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SPALDING'S 

ATHLETIC 

LIBRARY 



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Spalding's Athletic Library is admitted to be tlie leading 
library series of its kind published in the world. In fact, 
it has no imitators, let alone equals. It occupies a field 
that it has created for itself. 

The Library was established in the year 1892, and it is an 
admitted fact by many authorities that Spalding's Athletic 
Library has accomplished a great deal in America for the 
advancement of amateur sport. 

The millions that read the Library during the year will 
attest to its value. A glance at its index will disclose the 
remarkable field that it covers. It is immaterial what the 
pastime may be, you will find in Spalding's Athletic Library 
a reference to it, either in a book devoted exclusively to 
that particular game or in. some of the books that cover 
many sports. 

It has been the aim of the editors to make the books 
Official, and they are recognized as such, all the important 
governing bodies in America giving to the publishers of 
Spalding's Athletic Library the right to publish their official 
books and official rules. 

A glance at the names of the authors of the different vol- 
umes will convince the reader that the best men in each 
particular line, the men best qualified to write intelligently 
on each subject, are selected ; and, as a result, there is 
not another series in the world like Spalding's Athletic 
Library series. 

It is immaterial what new game or form of sport be 
conceived or advanced, it is invariably the aim of the 
publishers to have a book on that sport. In that way 
Spalding's Athletic Library is in the field at the beginning 
of the sport, follows it year in and year out and there can 
be no doubt whatever that the present popularity of athletic 
sports can attribute the same to the "backing" it has 
received from Spalding's Athletic Library. 

JAMES E. SULLIVAN. 



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iHINfi ATHLETIC LIBRARV 

iq the Tifles of all Spalding Athleric Library 
,m now In print, grouped for ready reference 



SPALDING OFFICIAL ANNUALS 

No. ( Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide 

No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball Guide 

No. 2a Spalding's Official Association Foot Ball Guide 

No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket Guide 

No, 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis Annual 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey Guide 

No. 7 Spalding's Official Basket Ball Guide 

No. 8 Spalding's Official Bowling Guide 

No, 9 Spalding's Official Indoor Base Ball Guide 

No. (O Spalding's Official Roller Polo Guide 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic Almanac 



Group I. Base Ball 

No. 1 Spalding^s Official Base Ball 

Guide. 
No. 202 How to Play Base Ball. 
No. 223 How to Bat. 
No. 232 How to Run Bases. 
No. 230 How to Pitch. 
\.<o. 229 How to Catch. 
No. 225 How to Play First Base. 
No. 226 How to Play Second Base. 
No. 227 How to Play Third Base. 
No. 228 How to Play Shortstop. 
No. 224 How to Play the Outfield. 

J- How to Organize a Base Ball 
I Club. [League. 

I How to Organize a Base Ball 
How to Manage a Base Ball Club. 
How to Train a Base Ball Team. 
How to Captain a Base Ball 
How to Umpire a Game. [Team. 
^ Technical Base Ball Term.*-. 
No. 219 Ready Reckoner of Base Ball 
Percentages. 
BASE BALL AUXILIARIES 
No. 291 Minor League Base Ball Guide. 
No. 293 Official Handbook National 
League of Prof. B. B. Clubs. 



No. 
231 



Group IK 



Foot Ball 



No. 2 Spalding's Official Foot Ball 
Guide. 

No. 284 How to Play Foot Ball. 

No. 2 A Spalding's Official (Soccer) 
Association Foot Ball Guide. 

No. 286 How to Play Soccer. 

FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES 

No. 283 Spalding's Official Canadian 
Foot Ball Guide. 

No. 294 Official Intercollegiate Associa- 
tion Soccer Foot Ball Guide. 

Group III. cricket 

"No. 3 Spalding's Official Cricket 

Guide. 
No. 277 Cricket and How to Play It. 

Group IV. Lawn Tennis 

No. 4 Spalding's Official Lawn Tennis 

Annual. 
No. 157 How to Play Lawn Tennis. 
No. 279 Strokes and Science of Lawn 
Tennis. 

Group V. Golf 

No. 5 Spalding's Official Golf Guide. 
No. 276 How to Play Golf. 

Group VI. Hockeg 

No. 6 Spalding's Official Ice Hockey 
No. 154 Field Hockey. [Guide. 

No. 188 Lawn Hockey. 
No. 180 Ring Hockey. 

HOCKEY AUXILIARY 

No. 256 Official Handbook Ontario 

Hockey Association. 



Any of the Above Books Mailed Postpaid Upon 
Receipt of 10 Cents 



SPALDING ATHLETIC LffiRARY/T^ 



Group VII. 



Bashet Ball 



No. 7 Spalding's Offxcxal Basket 

Ball Guide. 
No. 193 How to Play Basket Ball. 
No. 260 Basket Ball Guide for Women. 

BASKET BALL AUXILIARY 
No. 278 Official Collegiate Basket Ball 
Handbook. 

Group VIII. Bowling 

No. 8 Spalding's Official Bowling 
Guide, 

Group IX. Indoor Base Ball 

No. 9 Spalding's Official Indoor 
Base Ball Guide. 

Group X. polo 

No. 10 Spalding's Offi cial Roller 
No. 129 Water Polo. [.Polo Guide. 

No. 199 Equestrian Polo. 

Group XI. Miscellaneous Games 

No. 201 Lacrosse. 

No. 248 Archery. 

No. 138 Croquet. 

No. 271 Roque. 

>j (Racquets. 

Vo; ^Squash-Racquets. 

^^ (Court Tennis. 

No. 13 Hand Ball. 

No. 167 Quoits. 

No. 170 Push Ball. 

No. 14 Curling. 

No. 207 Lawn Bowls. 

No. 188 Lawn Games. 

No. 189 Children's Games. 

Group XII. Atnieilcs 

No. 12 Spalding's Official Athletic 
Almanac. 

No. 27 College Athletics. 

No. 182 All Around Athletics. 

No. 156 Athletes' Guide. 

No. 87 Athletic Primer. • 

No. 273 Olympic Games at Athens,1906. 

No. 252 How to Sprint. 

No. 255 How to Run 100 Yards. 

No. 174 Distance and Cross Country 
Running. „, • , ^ 

No. 259 How to Become a Weight 
Thrower. 

No. 55 Official Sporting Rules. 

No. 246 Athletic Training for School- 
boys. 

ATHLETIC AUXILLA.RIES 

No. 241 Amateur Athletic Union Offi- 
cial Handbook. 

No. 217 Olympic Handbook (St. Louis). 

No. 292 Intercollegiate Official Hand- 
book. 



ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES- Con. 

No. 245 Y. M. C. A. Official Handbook. 

No. 281 Public Schools Athletic League 

Official Handbook. 
No. 274 Intercollegiate Cross Country 

Association Handbook. 

Athletic 
Group XIII. Accomplishments 

No. 177 How to Swim. 

No. 128 How to Row. 

No. 209 How to Become a Skater. 

No. 178 How to Train for Bicycling. 

No. 23 Canoeing. 

No. 282 Roller Skating Guide. 

No. 296 Speed Swimming. 

Group XIV. Manly Sports 

No. 18 Fencing. (ByBreck). 

No. 162 Boxing. 

No. 165 Fencing. (BySenac). 

No. 140 Wresthng. 

No. 236 How to Wrestle. 

No. 102 Ground Tumbling. 

No. 233 Jiu Jitsu. 

No. 166 How to Swing Indian Clubs. 

No. 200 Dumb Bell Exercises. 

No. 143 Indian Clubs and Dumb Bells. 

No. 262 Medicine Ball Exercises. 

No. 29 Pulley Weight Exercises. 

No. 191 How to Punch the Bag. 

No. 289 Tumbling for Amateurs. 

Group XV. Gymnastics 

No. 104 Grading of Gymnastic Exer- 
cises. 

No. 214 Graded Calisthenics and Dumb 
Bell Drills. 

No. 254 Barnjum Bar Bell Drill. 

No. 158 Indoor and Outdoor Gymnastic 
Games. 

'^^- ""24 How to Become a Gymnast. 

57 Fancy Dumb Bell and March- 
ing Drills. 

Group XVI. Physical Culture 

No. 161 Ten Minutes' Exercise for 

Busy Men. 
No. 208 Physical Education and Hy- 

No. 149 Scientific Physical T r a i n i n «r 

and Care of the Body. 
No. 142 Physical Training Simplified. 
No. 185 Hints on Health. 
No. 213 285 Health Answers. . 

No. 238 Muscle Building. Lmng. 

No. 234 School Tactics and Maze Run- 
No. 261 Tensing Exercises. Lies. 

No. 285 Health by Muscular Gymnast- 
No. 288 Indigestion Treated by Gym- 
No 290 Get Well; Keep Well, [nasties. 



Any Qf th© Above Books Mailed Postpaid* Upon 
Mny ui Receiot of 10 Cent§ 



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Group L Base Ball 

No. 1— Spaltlins's Official 
Base Ball Guide. 

The leading Base Ball 
annual of the country, 
and the official authority 
of the game. Edited by 
Henry Chadwick, the 
"Father of Base Ball." 
Contains the ofiicial play- 
ing rules, with an ex- 
planatory index of thf 
rules compiled by Mr. 
A. G. Spalding; pictures of all the 
teams in the National, American and 
minor leagues; olficial averages; re- 
views of the season in all the pro- 
fessional organizations; college Base 
Ball, and a great deal of interesting 
information. Price lo cents. 

No. 202— HoTT to Play Base 
Ball. 

Edited by T, H. 
Murnane. New and 
revised edition. 
Contents: How to 
become a good bat- 
ter; how to run the 
bases; advice to 
base runners. by 
James E. Sullivan, 
President A.A.U.; 
how to become a good pitcher: 
how to become a good catcher; how 
to play first base; how to play sec- 
ond base; how to play third base; 
how to play shortstop; how to play 
the infield; how to play the out- 
field; the earmarks of a ball player, 
by John J. McGraw; good advice for 
players; how to organize a team; 
how to manage a team; how to 
score a game; how to umpire a 
game; base ball rules interpreted for 
boys. Price 10 cents. 

No. 223— How to Bat. 

T h e most important 
part of ball playing now- 
adays, outside of pitch- 
ing, is batting. The team 
that can bat and has 
some good pitchers can 
win l)ase ball games; 
therefurr, every boy ancl 
young man who has. of 
course, alieady learned to 
catch, should turn his attention to 
this department of the game, and 
there is no better way of becoming 
proficient than l>y reading this Imuk 
and then constantly i)ractising tlic 
little tricks explained, prii-e !<» els. 






No. 232— How to Run the 
Bases. 

The importance of base 
running as a scientific] 
feature of the national! 
game is becoming morel 
and more recognized each [ 
year. Besides being spec- 
tacular, feats of base I 
stealing nearly always I 
figure in the winning of 
a game. Many a close 
contest is decided on the winning of 
that little strip of 90 feet whieh Ilea 
between cushions. When hits are 
few and the enemy's pitchers steady, 
it becomes incumbent on the oppos- 
ing team to get around the bases in 
some manner. Effective stealing not 
only increases the effectiveness of 
the team by advancing Its runners 
without wasting hits, but it serves 
to materially disconcert the enemy 
and frequently has caused an entire 
opposing club to temporarily lose ita 
poise and throw away the game. 
This book gives clear and concise di- 
rections for excelling as a base run- 
ner; tells when to run and when not 
to do so; how and when to slide; 
team work on the bases; in fact, 
ever.v point of the game is thor- 
oughly explained. Illustrated with 
liictures of leading players. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 230— How to Pitcli. 

A new, up-to-date book. 
The object of this book 
is to aid the beginners 
who aspire to become 
clever twirle.rs, and its 
contents are the practi- 
cal teaching of men who 
have reached the top as 
pitchers, and who know 
how to impart a knowl- 
edge of their art. All the big 
leagues' pitchers are shown. Price 
10 cents. 
No. 229— How to Catoli. 

Undoubtedly the best 

book on catching that 
has yet been published. 
Every boy who has hopes 
of being a clever catcher 
sliould read how well- 
known players cover their 
position. Among the 
more noted ones who de- 
scribe their methods of 
play in this book are Lou Criger of 
the Boston Americans and Johnnie 
Idling of the Chicago Nationals. The 
ininierous i)ictures comprise all the 
iinted catchers In the bijj leaguei^. 
I 'rice 10 ceutS, 





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No. 235— How to Play First 
Base. 

No other position in a 
ball team has shown 
such a change for the 
better in recent years as 
first base. Modifications 
in line with the better- 
ment of the sport in 
every department have 
been made at intervals, 
but in no other depart- 
ment have they been so radical. No 
boy who plays the initial sack can 
afford to overlook the points and 
hints contained in this book. En- 
tirely new and up to date. Illus- 
trated with full-page pictures of all 
the prominent first basemen. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 226— How to Play Second 
Base. 

There are so few men 
who can cover second 
base to perfection that 
their names can easily 
be called off by anyone 
who follows the game of 
base ball. Team owners 
who po.ssess such players 
would not part with 
them for thousands of 
dollars. These men have been inter- 
viewed and their ideas incorporated 
in this book for the esi^ecial benefit 
of boys who want to know the fine 
points of play at this point of the 
diamond. Illustrated with full-page 
pictures. Price 10 cents. 



No. 227— How to Play Tliird 
Base. 

Third base is, in some 
respects, the most impor 
tant of the infield. No 
major league team has 
ever won a pennant with 
out u great third base 
man. Collins of the Bos 
ton Americans and Leach 
of Pittsburg are two of 
the greatest third ba 
men the game has ever seen, and 
their teams owe much of the credit 
fot pennants they have won to 
them. These men In this book de- 
scribe just how they play the posi- 
tion. Everything a player should 
know is clearly set forth and any 
boy will surely increase his chances 
of success by a careful reading of 
this book. Illustrated. Price 10 
cents. 







No. 23S— How to Play Short- 
Shortstop is one of the 
hardest positions on the 
infield to fill, and quick 
thought and quick action 
are necessary for a play- 
er who expects to make 
good as a shortstop. The 
views of every well- 
known player who cov- 
ers this position have 

been sought in compiling this book, 

Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 224— How to Play the 
Outfield. 

Compiled especially for 
the young player who | 
would become an expert. 
The best book on play- 
ing the outfield that has 
ever been pnlilished. 
There are just as many 
tricks to be learned, be- 
fore a player can be a 
competent fielder, a s 
there are in any other position on a 
nine, and this book explains them 
all. Trice U) cents. 

No. 2:{1— How to Coach; How^ 
to Captain a Team; How 
to Maiiajie a Team; How 
to Umpire; How to Or- 
^aiiixe a fjeagrne; Tech- 
nical Term.s of Base Ball. 
A useful guide to all 
who are interested in the 
above subjects. Jimmy 
Collins writes on coach- 
ing; M. J. Kelly on cap- 
taining; Al Buckenberger 
(in managing; Frank 
Dwyer of the American 
League staff on umpir- 
ing; Fred Lake on minor 
leagues, and the editor. T. H. Mur- 
nane, President of the New England 
League, on how to organize a league. 
The chapters on Technical Terms of 
Base Ball have been written by 
Henry Chadwick, the "Father of 
Base Ball," and define the meaning 
of all the terms peculiar to the Na- 
tional Game. Price 10 cents. 

No. 219— Ready Reckoner of 
Base Ball Percentages. 

To supply a demand 
for a book which would 
show the percentage of 
clubs without recourse to 
the arduous work of fig 
uring, the publishers 
have had these tables [ 
compiled by an expert. 
Price 10 cents. 





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BASE BALL AUXILIARIES. 

No. 291— Minor Leagrne Base 
Ball Guide. 

The minors' own guide. 
Contains pictures o f 
leading teams, schedules, 
report of annual meeting 
National Association of 
Professional Base Ball 
Leagues, special articles 
and official rules. Edited 
by President T. II. Mur- 
iiane, of the New England League. 
Price 10 cents. (Ready May 1.) 

Ho. 29.3— Official Handbook 
of the iVational League 
of Professional Base Ball 
Clubs. _ Contains the Constitu- 
tion, By-Laws, Official 
Rules, Averages, and 
schedule of the Na- 
tional League for the 
current year, together 
with list of club offi- 
cers and reports of the 
annual meetings of the 
League. Every follower 
of the game should have a copy of 
this book if he wants to keep his 
file of Base Ball books complete. 
Price 10 cents. 



Group n. Foot Ball 

Jio. 2— Spaldingr's Official 
Foot Ball Guide. 

Edited by Walter 
Camp. Contains the new 
rules, with diagram of 
field; All- America teams 
as selected by the lead- 
ing authorities; reviews 
of the game from vari- 
ous sections of the coun- 
try; 1905 scores of all 
the leading teams; pic- 
tures of hundreds of players. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 28-1— How to Play Foot 
Ball. 

Edited by Walter 
[ Camp. The contents em- 
race everything that a 
beginner wants to know 
land many points that an 
I expert will be glad to 
learn. The pictures are 
made from snapshots of 
leading teams and play 
ers In action, with com 
ments by Walter Camp. Price K 
cents. 





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No. 2A— Spaldinj^'s Official 
Association Soccer Foot 
Ball Guide. 



A complete and up-to- 
date guide to the 
•"Soccer" game in the 
United States, containing 
instructions for playing 
the game, official rules, 
and interesting news 
from all parts of the 
country. Illustrated. 

Price 10 cents. 



No. 286— How to Play Soc- 
cer. 

Owing to the gi*eat 
interest shown in "Soc- 
cer" foot ball in Amer- 
ica, the publishers have 
had a book compiled in 




England, the home of the 
sport, telling how each 
position should be played, 
written by the best play- 
er in England in his re- 
spective position, and illustrated 
with full-page photographs of play- 
ers in action. As a text-book of 
the game this work is invaluable, 
and no "Soccer" player can affor<J 
to be without it. Price 10 cents. 



FOOT BALL AUXILIARIES. 

No. 28.3— Spaldins:'s Official 
Canadian Foot Ball 

Guide. 



Edited by Frank D. 
Woodworth, Secretary- 
Treasurer Ontario Rugby 
I'oot Ball Union. The 
official bo<ik of the game 
in Canada. Price 10 
cents. 



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No. 294— Official Intercolle- 
Sriate Association Soccer 
Foot Ball 
Guide. 

Contains the constitu- 
on and by-laws of the 
Association, pictures of 
the teams, and official 
playing rules. Price 10 
cents. 




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Group III. Cricket 

No. S—Spaldins's Official 
Cricket Guide. 

Edited by Jerome Flan- 
iK'iy. The most com 
plete year book of the 
^.ime that has ever been 
jiiil)lished iu America. 
lU'ports of special 
matches, official rul»'S 
and pictures of all the 
leading teams. Trice 10 
cents. 

No. 277— Cricket; and How 
to Play it. 
By Prince Ranjitsinhji, 

Every department of 

the game is described 

concisely and illustrated 

with full-page pictures 

posed esjjecially for this 

book. The best book 

of instruction on the 

game ever published. 

Price 10 cents. 





Group IV, 



Lawn 
Tennis 




No. 4>-Spaldiiig^'s Official 
L.a-wii TenuiH Annual. 

Edited by H. P. Bur- 
chell, of the New York 
Times. Contents include 
a report of every impor- 
tant tournament played 
iu 1906, embracing the 
National Championship, 
sectional and State tour- 
naments; invitation and 
open tournaments; inter- 
collegiate and interscholastic cham- 
pionships; women's national cham- 
pionships; foreign championships; in- 
door championships; official ranking 
for each year from 1885 to 1906; 
laws of lawn tennis; instructions for 
handicapping; decisions on doubtful 
points; regulations for the manage- 
ment of tournaments; directory of 
clubs; directions for laying out and 
keeping a court; tournament notes. 
Illustrated with pictures of leading 
players. Price 10 cents. 

No. 157— How to Play Lawn 
Tennis. 

A complete description 
of lawn tennis; a lesson 
for beginners and direc- 
tions telling how to 
make the most impor- 
tant strokes. Illustrated. 
Price 10 cents. 





Golf 

Official 



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No. 279— Strokes and Science 
of L.aT*n Tennis. 

P.y P. A. Vaile, a 
leading authority on the 
game in Great Britain. 
Every stroke in the 
game is accurately illus- 
trated and analyzed by 
the author. As a means 
of affording a compari- 
son between the Amer- 
ican and the English 
ini'thods of i)lay, this book is ex- 
tri-nicly useful. Price 10 cents. 

Group V. 

No. 5— Spaldingr's 
Golf Guide. 

The leading annual of 
the game in the United 
States. Contains rec- 
ords of all important 
tournaments, articles on 
the game in various sec- 
tions of the country, 
pictures of prominent 
players, official playing 
rules and general items 
of interest. Price 10 cts. 

No. 276— How to Play Golf. 

By James Braid, the 
English Open Champion 
of 1906. A glance at 
the chapter headings 
will give an idea of the 
variety and value of the 
con tents: Beginners' 
wrong ideas; method of 
tuition; choosing the 
clubs; how to grip the 
club; stance and address in driving; 
the upward swing in driving, etc.; 
Numerous full-page pictures of Cham- 
pion Braid in action add to the 
book's attractiveness. Price 10 cts. 

Group VI. Hockey 

No. 6— Spalding's Official Ice 
Hockey Guide. 

Written by the most 
famous player iu Can- 
ada, A. Farrell, of the I 
Shamrock hockey team 
of Montreal. It contains 
a complete description f 
nf hockey, its origin, 
I)(iints of a good player, 
and an instructive ar- 
ticle on how game is" 
played, with diagrams and official 
rules. Illustrated with pictures of 
leading teams. Price 10 cents. 





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No. 154— Field Hockey. 

To those in need of 
vigorous uud healthful 
out-of-doors exer c i s e, 
this game is recom- 
mended highly. Its 
healthful attributes are 
manifold and the inter- 
est of player and spec- 
tator alike is kept ac- 
tive through out the 
progress of the game. The game is 
prominent in the sports at Vasear. 
Smith, Wellesley, Bryn Mawr and 
other leading colleges. Price 10 cents. 

No. 188 — Lawn 
Hockey, Gartleii 
Hockey, Parlor 
Hockey. 

Containing the rules 
for each game. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 180— Ring Hockey. 

A new game for the 
gymnasium, invented by 
l)r J. M. Vorhees of 
Pratt Institute, Brook- 
lyn, that has sprung 
into instant popularity; 
as exciting as basket 
ball. This book contains 
official rules. Price 10 
cents. 

HOCKLEY AUXILIARY. 

No. :2r><;— Ofticial Handbook 

of the Ontario Hockey 

Association. 

Edited by W. A. Hew- 
itt, of Toronto. Con- 
tains the official rules 
of the Association, con- 
stitution,' rules of com- 
petition, list of officers, 
and pictures of leading 
players. Price 10 cents. 






Group Vn, 



Basket 
Ball 



No. 7 — Spaldinsr'.s Official 
Ba.«ket BaH Gaide. 

Edited by George T. 
nephron. Contains the 
revised oflBcial rules, de 
cisions on disputed 
points, records of prom 
ncnt teams, reports on 
the game from various 
parts of the country 
and pictures of hundreds 
ycrs. Price 10 cents. 





No. 193— How to Play Basket 
Ball. 

By G. T. nephron, 
editor of the Olficial 
Basket Ball Guide. Con- 
tains full instructions 
for players, both for the 
expert and the novice, 
duties of officials, and 
spoiially posed full-page 
pictures showing the cor- 
rect and incorrect meth- 
ods of playing. The demand for a 
l)ook of this character is fully satis- 
fied in this publication, as many 
points are included which could not 
be incorporated in the annual publi- 
cation of the Basket Ball Guide for 
want of room. Price 10 cents. 

No. 260— Official Basket Ball 
Guide for Women. 

^^ Edited by Miss Senda 
'■""*■■ Berenson. of Smith Col- 
lege. Contains the of- 
ficial playing rules of 
the game and special ar- 
ticles on the following 
subjects: Games for 
women, by E. Hitchcock. 
Director of Physical 
Training, and Dean of 
College, Amherst CoUege; condition 
of women's basket ball in the Mid- 
dle West, by W. P. Bowen, Michigan 
State Normal College; psychological 
effects of basket ball for women, by 
Dr. L. H. Guliek; physiological ef- 
fects of basket ball, by Theodore 
Hough, Ph. D.; significance of basket 
ball for women, by Senda Berenson; 
relative merit of the Y. M. C. A. 
rules and women's rules, by Augusta 
Lane Patrick; A Plea for Basket 
Ball, by Julie Ellsbee Sullivan, 
Teachers' College, New York; dia- 
gram of field. Illustrated with 
many pictures of basket ball teams. 
Price 10 cents. 

BASKET BALL. AUXILIARY. 

No. 278— Collegiate Basket 
Ball Guide. 

The official publication i 
of tlie new Collegiate 
Basket Ball Associa- 
tion. Contains the of- 
ficial rules. collegiate 
and high school records, 
.\11 America selections, 
reviews of the collegiate 
basket ball season of 
1905-6, and pictures of 
all the prominent college teams and 
individual players. Edited by II. A. 
Fisher, of Columbia. Price 10 cts. 




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Group VIIL Bowling 

No. 8— Spalding's Official 
BoTvlingr Guide. 

Edited by S. Karpf, 
Secretary of the Amer- 
ican Bowliug Congress. 
The contents include: 
History of the sport; 
diagrams of effective de- 
liv(?ries; how to l>owl; a 
few hints to beginners; 
American Bowling Con- 
gress; the national 
championships; how to build an al- 
ley; how to score; spares — how they 
are made. Rules for cocked hat, 
cocked hat and feather, quintet, bat- 
tle game, nine up and nine down, 
head pin and four back, ten pins — 
head pin out, five back, the Newport 
game, ten pin head. Price 10 cents. 




Group IX. 



Indoor 
Base Ball 



No. 9— Spaldins's Official In 
door Base Ball Guide. 

America's nat i o n a 1 
game is now vieing with 
other indoor games as a 
winter pastime. This 
book contains the play- 
ing rules, pictures of 
leading teams from all 
parts of the country, 
and interesting articles 
on the game by leading 
authorities on the subject. Price 10 
cents. 




Group X. 



Polo 




No. 10— Spalding's 
Official Roller 
Polo Guide. 

Edited by J. C. Morse. 
A full description of the 
game; official rules, rec 
ords. Price 10 cents. 



No. 129— Water Polo. 

The contents of this 
book treat of every de- 
tail, the individual work ly/ATERPoioJ 
of the players, the prac- 
tice of the team, howl 
to throw the ball, with 
Illustrations and many 
valuable hints. Price | 
10 cents. 






No. 199— Equestrian Polo. 

Compiled by H. L. 
Fitzpatrick of the New 
York Sun. Illustrated 
v.ith portraits of lead- 
ing players and contains 
most useful information 
for polo players. Price 
10 cents. 

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GroupXI. ous Games 

No. 201 — Lacrosse. 

By William C. 
Schmeisser. c ai p t a i n 
Johns Hopkins Univer- 
sity champion intercol- 
legiate lacrosse team of I 
1902; edited by Ronald | 
T. Abercrombie, ex-cap- 
tain and coach of Johns] 
Hopkins University 
crosse team, 190<>-19<i4. ' 
Every position is thoroughly ex- 
plained in a most simple and concise 
manner, rendering it the best manual 
of the game ever published. Illus- 
trated with numerous snapshots of 
important plays. Price 10 cents. 

\o. 248 — Archery. 

A new and up-to-date 
book on this fascinating 
pastime. Edited by Mr. 
Louis Maxson of Wash- 
ington, D. C. ex-Na- 
lal champion. Con- 
tains a history of arch- 
ery from its revival as a 
pastime in the eighteenth 
century to the present 
time, with list of winners and scores 
of the English Grand championships 
from 1844; National Archery Associa- 
tion of the United States winners 
and scores; the several varieties of 
archery; instructions for shooting; 
how to select implemi^nts; how to 
score; and a great deal of interest- 
ing information on the game. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 

No. 138— Spalding's Official 
Croquet Guide 

Contains directions for 
I)laying, diagrams of im- 
portant strokes, descrip- 
tion of grounds, instruc- 
tions for the beginner, 
terms used in the game, 
and the official playing 
rules. Price 10 cents. 





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No. 271— Spalding's 
Roque Guide. 



Official 




information, 



The official publication 
of the National Roque 
Association of America. 
Edited by Prof. Charles 
Jacobus, ex-Cham p i o n, 
Contains a description 
(if the courts and their 
const^niction, diagrams 
of the field. illustra- 
tions, rules and valuable 

Price 10 cents. 




No. 194— Racquets, Squash- 
Racquets and Court Ten- 
nis. 

The need of an au- 
thoritative handbook at 
a popular price on these 
games is filled by this 
book. How to play each 
game is thoroughly ex- 
plained, and all the dif- 
ficult strokes shown by 
special photo graphs 
taken especially for this 
book. Contains the official rules for 
each game, with photographs of 
well-known courts. Price 10 cents. 



No. 13— How to Play Hand 
Ball. 

By the world's cham- 
pion, Michael Egan, of 
Jersey City. This book 
has been rewritten and 
brought up to date in 
every particular. Every 
play is thoroughly ex 
plained by text and 
diagram. The numerous 
illustrations consist of 
full pages made from photographs of 
Champion P^gan, showing him in all 
his characteristic attitudes. Price 
10 cents. 



No. 167— auoits. 

By M. W. Deshong. 
The need of a book on 
this interesting game 
has been felt by many 
who wished to know the 
fine points and tricks 
used by the experts. 
Mr. Deshong explains 
them, with illustrations, 
so that a novice can 
readily anderstand. Price 10 cents. 




QuoiTS^l 



\o. 17<>— Push Ball. 

IMaved with an air- 
iutlated ball feet in 
diameter, weighing al>out 
")(> pounds. A side con- 
sists of eleven men. 
Ibis book contains the 
official rules and a 
sketch of the game; il- 
lustrated. Price 10 
cents. 



No. 14 — Curling. 






A short history of 
this famous Scottish 
pastime, with instruc- 
tions for play, rules of 
the game, definitions of 
terms and diagrams of 
dififerent shots. Price 
10 cents. 



IVo. 207— Bowling on the 
Green; or, Lawn Bo-wls. 



IIow to construct a 
green; necessary equip- 
ment; how to play the 
game, and the official 
rules as promulgated by 
the Scottish Bowling 
Association. Edited by 
James W. Greig. Illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 



No. 188 — Lawn Games. 



Contains the rules for 
Lawn Hockey, Garden 
Hockey, Hand Tennis. 
Tether Tennis; also Vol- 
ley Ball. Parlor Hockey, 
Badminton, Basket Goal. 
I' rice 10 cents. 



No. 181>— Children's Games. 

Compiled by Jessie H. 
Bancmft, director of 
l)hysical training, depart- 
ment of education, New 
York City. These games 
are intended for use at 
recesses, and all but th»' 
team games have be(>n 
adapted to large classes. 
Suitable for children 
from three to eight years 







11,.... ..u..^ ^^ --P,"- J . and in- 

I'lude a great variety. Price 10 cts. 



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Group XII. Athletics 

Jio. 12— Spalding's Official 
Athletic Almanac. 

Compiled by J. E. Sul- 
livan, Chief Department 
Physical Culture, Louis- 
iana Purchase Exposi- 
tion, Director Olympic 
Games, 1904, Special 
Commissioner from the 
United States to the 
01yni))ic Games at Ath- 
ens, l!t06, and President 
of the Amateur Athletic Union. The 
only annual publication now issued 
that contains a complete list of ama- 
teur best-on-records; complete inter- 
collegiate records; complete English 
records from 1866; swimming rec- 
ords; interscholastic records; Irish, 
Scotch, Continental, South African 
and Australasian records; important 
athletic events and numerous photos 
of individual athletes and leading 
athletic teams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 27— College Athletics. 

M. C. Murphy, the 
well-known athletic 
trainer, now with Penn- 
sylvania, the author of 
this boolj, has written it 
especially for the school- 
boy and college man, 
but it is invaluable for 
the athlete who wishes 
to excel in any branch 
of athletic sport. The subjects com- 
prise the following articles: Train- 
ing, starting, sprinting; how to train 
for the quarter, half, mile and longer 
distances; walking; high and broad 
.lumping; hurdling; pole vaulting; 
throwing the hammer. It is profuse- 
ly illustrated with pictures of lead- 
ing athletes. Price 10 cents. 

No. 1.S2— All-Aronnd Ath- 
letics. 

Gives in full the 
method of scoring thi 
All- A round Cham p i o n 
ship, giving percentage 
tables showing what 
each man receives for 
each performance in 
each of the ten events. 
It contains as well in- 
structive articles on how 
to train for the Ail-Around Cham- 
pionship. Illustrated with many pic- 
tures of champions in action and 
scores at all-around meets. Price 
10 cents. 







l\o. 15«— Athlete's Guide. 

How to become an 
athlete. It contains full 
instructions for the be- 
ginner, telling how to 
sprint, hurdle, jump and 
throw weights, general 
hints on training; in 
fact, this book is one 
of the most complete on 
the subject that has 
ever appeared. Special chapters con- 
tain valuable advice to beginners and 
important A. A. U. rules and their 
explanations, while the pictures com- 
prise many scenes of champions la 
action. Price 10 cents. 

No. 87— Athletic Primer. 

Edited by James E. 
Sullivan, President of 
the Amateur Athletic 
Union. Tells how to or- 
ganize an athletic club, 
how to conduct an ath- 
h-tic meeting, and gives 
rules for the govern- 
ment of athletic meet- 
ings; contents also in- 
clude directions for building a track 
and laying out athletic grounds, and 
a very instructive article on train- 
ing; fully illustrated with pictures of 
leading athletes. Price 10 cents. 

No. 27.3— The Olympic Games 
at Athens, 1906. 

A complete account of 
the Olympic Games of 
1906, at Athens, the 
greatest Internati o n a 1 
Athletic Contest ever 
held. Containing a short 
history ©f the games, 
story of the American 
team's trip and their 
reception at Athens, 
complete list of starters in every 
event; winners, their times and dis- 
tances; the Stadium; list of winners 
in previous Olympic Games at Ath- 
ens, Paris and St. Louis, and a great 
deal of other interesting information. 
Compiled by J. E, Sullivan, Special 
Commissioner from the United States 
to the Olympic Games. Price 10 cts. 

No. 252— How to Sprint. 

A complete and de- 
tailed account of how to 
train for the short dis- 
tances. Every athlete 
who aspires to be a 
sprinter can study this 
book to advantage and 
gain useful knowledge. 
Price 10 cents. 





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No. 2."»5— Hoiv to Run lOO 
Yards. 

By J. W. Morton, tlio 
noted British champion. 
Written by Mr. Morton 
during his recent Amer- 
ican trip, in 1905, es- 
pecially for boys. Mr. 
Morton knows how to 
handle his subject, and 
his advice and direc- 
tions for atta i n i n g 
speed, will undoubtedly be of im- 
mense assistance to the great ma- 
jority of boys who have to rely on 
printed instructions. Many of Mr. 
Morton's methmls of training are 
novel to American athletes, but his 
success is the best tribute to their 
worth. Illustrated with photographs 
of Mr. Morton in action, taken es- 
pecially for this book in New York 
City. Price 10 cents. 

No. 174 — DiMtance ami Cross- 
country Running;. 

By George Orton, the _ 
famous University of 
Pennsylvania r u n n e r. 
Tells how to become 
proficient at the quar- 
ter, half, mile, tlie 
longer distances, and 
c r o s s-country running 
and steeplechasing. with 
instructions for training 
and schedules to be observed when 
preparing for a contest, lllustratid 
with numerous pictures of leading 
athletes in action, with comments by 
the editor on the good and bad 
points shown. Price 10 cents. 

No. 24«— Athletic Training 
for Schoolboys. 

This liook is the most 
complete work of its 
kind yet attempted. The 
compiler is Geo. W. Or- 
ton, of the University 
of Pennsylvania, a fa- 
mous athlete himself 
and who is well quali- 
fied to give instructions 
io thf beginner. Each 
event in the intercollegiate pro- 
gramme is treated of separately, 
both as regards method of training 
and form. By following the direc- 
tions given, the young athlete will 
be sure to benefit himself without the 
danger of overworking as many have 
done through ignorance, rendering 
themselves unfitted for their task 
when the day of competition arrived. 
Price 10 cents. 




IVo. i;r»y— Weight Throwingr. 

By James S. Mitchel, 
Champion American 
weight thrower, and 
holder of American, 
Irish, British and Cana- 
dian champio n s h i p s. 
Probably no other man 
in the world has had 
the varied and long ex- 
perience of James S. 
Mitchel in the weight throwing de- 
partmi'nt of athletics. The book is 
written in an instructive way, and 
gives valuable information not only 
for the novice, but for the expert as 
well. Illustrated. Price 10 cents. 




Sportingr 





:Vo. SSj— Official 
Rules. 

Contains rules not 
foiuid in other publica 
tions for the government 
of many sports; rules 
for wrestling, shuffle- 
board, snowshoeing, pro- 
fessional racing, pigeon 
flying, dog racing, pistol 
and revolver shooting, 
IJritish water polo rules, 
Rugby foot ball rules. Price 10 ct8. 

ATHLETIC AUXILIARIES. 

\o. 241— Official Handbook 
of the A.A.U. 

The A.A.U. is the 
governing body of ath- 
letes in the United 
States of America, and 
all games must be held 
under its rules, which 
are exclusively published 
in this handbook, and a 
copy should be in the 
hands of every athlete 
club officer in America, 
contains the official rules 
for running, jumping, weight throw- 
ing, hurdling, pole vaulting, swim- 
ming, l)oxing, wrestling, etc. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 317— Olympic Handbook. 

Compiled by J. E. Sul- 
livan, Chief Department 
Physical Culture, Louis- 
iana Purchase Exposi- 
tion, and Director Olym- 
pic Games. 1904. Con- 
tains a complete report 
of the Olvmpic Games 
of 1904, with list of 
records and pictures of 
hundreds of athletes; also reports of 
the games of 1896 and 1900. Price 
10 cents. 




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No. 29S— Official Intercolle- 
giate A.A.A.A. Handbook. 

Contains constitution, 
liy-laws, laws of ath- 
letics and rules to gov- 
ern the awarding of the 
championship cup of the 
Intercollegiate Athletic 
Association of Amateur 
Afhletes of America, 
ihe governing body in 
college athletics. Con- 
tains official intercollegiate records 
from 1876 to date, with the winner's 
name and time in each event, list of 
points won by each college, and list 
of officers of the association from 
1889. Price 10 cents. 

No. 245— Official Y.M.C.A. 
Handbook. 

Edited by G. T. Hep- 
bron, the well-known 
athletic authority. It 
contains the official rules 
governing all sports un- 
der the jurisdiction of 
the Y.M.C.A., a com- 
plete report of the 
physical directors' con- 
ference, official Y.M.C.A. 
scoring tables, pentathlon rules, many 
pictures of the leading Y.M.C.A. 
athletes of the country; official Y.M. 
C.A. athletic rules, constitution and 
by-laws of the Athletic League of 
y.M.C.A., all-around indoor test, vol- 
ley ball rules; illustrated. Trice 10 
cents. 

No. 2S1— Official Handbook 
of the Public Schools 
Athletic League. 

This is the official 
handbook of the Public 
Schools Athletic League, 
which embraces all the 
imblic schools of Greater 
New York. It contains 
the official rules that 
govern all the contests 
of the league, and con- 
stitution, by-laws and 
Edited by Dr. Luther Hal- 
sey Gulick, superintendent of phy- 
sical education in the New York 
public schools. Illustrated. Price 
10 cents. 

No. 274 — Intercol- 
legiate Cross 
Country Hand- 
book. 
Contains constitution 
and by-laws, list of of- 
ticers, and records of the 
association. Price 10 
cents. 




officers. 





Group Xm. Athletic 
Accomplishments 

No. 177— How to Swim, 

By J. H. Sterrett, a 
leading American swim- 
ming authority. The in- 
structions will interest 
the expert as well as the 
novice; the illustrations 
were made from photo- 
gijiphs especially posed, 
showing the swimmer in 
clear water; a valuable 
feature is the series of "land drill" 
exercises for the beginner, which Is 
illustrated by many drawings. The 
contents comprise: A plea for educa- 
tion in swimming; swimming as an 
exercise and for development; land 
drill exercises; plain swimming; best 
methods of learning; the breast 
stroke, etc etc Price 10 cents. 

No. 296 — Speed S-wininiing. 

P>y Champion C. M. 
Daniels of the New 
York Athletic Club team, 
holder of n u m e r o u s 
American records, and 
the best swimmer in 
A m e r i c a qualified to 
write on the subject. 
Any boy should be able 
to increase his speed in 
the water after reading Champion 
Daniels' instructions on the subject. 
I'rice 10 cents. 

No. 128— How to Row. 

Bv E. J. Giannlni, of 
the New York A. C, 
one of America's most 
famous amateur oars- 
men and champi o n s. 
This book will instruct 
any one who is a lover 
of rowing how to be- 
come an expert. It is 
fully illustrated, show- 
to hold the oars, the finish 
f the stroke and other information 
that will prove valuable to the be- 
ginner. Price 10 cents. 

No. S3— Canoeing. 

Paddling, sailing, 
cruising and racing ca- 
noes and their uses; 
with hints on rig and 
management; the choice 
of a canoe; sailing ea- 
rn les; racing regula- 
tions; canoe i n g and 
camping. I*\illy illus- 
trated. Price 10 cents. 





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No. 209— How to Become a 
Skater. 

Contains advice for l)e- 
ginners; how to become 
a figure skater thorough- 
ly explained, with many 
diagrams showing how 
to do all the different 
tricks of the best figure 
skaters. Illustrated with 
pictures of prominent 
skaters and numerous 
diagrams. Price 10 cents. 

No. 282- Official Roller 
Skating Guide. 

Contains directions for 
becoming proficient as a 
fancy and trick roller 
skater, and rules for 
roller skating. Pictures 
of prominent trick skat- 
ers in action. Price 10 
cents. 

No. 178— How to Train for 
Bicycling. 

Gives methods of the 
best riders when train- 
ing for long or short 
distance races; hints 
on training. Revised 
and up-to-date in every 
particular. Price 10 
cents. 






Group XIV. 



Manly 
Sports 




No. 140— Wrestling. 

Catch as catch can 
style. By E. H. Hitch- 
cock. M.D., of Cornell, 
and R. F. Nelligan, of 
Amherst College. The 
book contains nearly 
seventy illustrations of 
the different holds, pho- 
tographed especially and 
so described that any- 
body who desires to become expert 
in wrestling can with little effort 
learn every one. Price 10 cents. 

No. 18 — Fencing. 

I{y Dr. Edward Brock, 
of Boston, editor of the 
Swordsman, and a promi- 
nent amateur fencer. A 
bo..k that has stood the 
test of time, and is uni- 
versally acknowledg(>d to 
be a standard work, Il- 
lustrated. Price 10 cents. 





\o. 1G2— Boxing Guide. 

For many years books 
have been issued on the 
art of boxing, but it 
has remained for us to 
arrange a book that we 
think is sure to fill all 
demands. It contains 
over 70 pages of illus- 
trations showing all the 
latest blows, posed es- 
pecially for this book under the 
supervision of a well-known instruc- 
tor of boxing, who makes a specialty 
of teaching and knows how to im- 
part his knowledge. Price 10 cents. 

No. 165— The Art of Fencing. 

This is a new book by 
Regis and Louis Senac, 
of New York, famous 
instructors and leading 
authorities on the sub- 
ject. Messrs. Senac give 
in detail how every 
move should be made, 
and tell it so clearly 
chat anyone can follow 
the instructions. Price 10 cents. 

No. 236— How to Wrestle. 

Without question the 
most complete and up- 
t(j-date book on wrest- 
ling that has ever lK>en 
printed. Edited by F. 
R. Toombs, and devoted 
principally to special 
poses and illustrations 
b.v George H a c k e n- 
schmidt, the "Russian 

Lion." Price 10 cents. 

Ko. 102— Ground Tumbling. 
By Prof. Henry Walter 

Worth, who wa.s for 

years physical director 

of the Armour Institute 

of Technology. . Any 

boy, by reading this 

book and following the 

instructions, 'can become 

proficient. Price 10 cents. 

i\o. 2H9— Tumbling for Ama- 
teurs, xhis book was special- 
ly compiled for the use 
of amateurs by Dr. 
James T. Gwathmey, 
director of the Vander- 
bilt University Gymnas- 
ium. Nashville, Tenn. 
Every variety of the pas- 
time is explained by 
text and pictures, the 
fniiiiing a very important fea- 
f the book, over 100 different 

uositioQS being shown. Price 10 cts. 






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No. 191— How to Puncli the 

^^' By W. n. Rothwell 

( "Young Corbett" ) . This 
book is undoubtedly the 
best treatise on. bag 
punching that has ever 
been printed. Every va- 
riety of blow used in 
training is shown and 
explained. The pictures 
c o m p rise thirty-three 
full page reproductions of Young 
Corbett as he appears while at work 
in his training quarters. The photo- 
graphs) were taken by our special ar- 
tist and cannot be seen in any other 
publication. Fancy bag punching is 
treated by a well-known theatrical 
hag puncher, who shows the latest 
tricks. Price 10 cents. 

No. 143— Indian Clnbs and 
Dniub-Bells. 

Two of the most pop- 
ular forms of home or 
gymnasium exe r c i s c. 
This book is written by 
A m e r i ca's amateur 
champion club swinger, 
J. H. Dougherty. It is 
clearly illustrated, by 
which any novice can 
become an expert. Trice 10 cents. 

No. 166 — Hofv to ST»'ing' In- 
dian Clnbs. 



By Prof. E. B. War- 
man, the well-known ex- 
ponent of physical cul- 
ture. By following the 
directions carefully any- 
one can become an ex- 
pert. Price 10 cents. 



No. 200— Dnmb-Bells 

This is undoubtedly 
the best work on dumb- 
bells that has ever been 
offered. The author, 
Mr. G. Bo jus, was for- 
merly superintendent of 
physical culture in the 
Elizabeth (N. J.) public 
schools, instructor at 
Columbia University (New 
I'^ork), instructor for four years at 
the Columbia summer school and is 
now proprietor of the Park Place 
Gymnasium, at 14 Park Place, New 
York City. The book contains 200 
photographs of all the various exer- 
cises with the Instructions in large, 
readable type. It should be in the 
hands of every teacher and pupil of 
physical culture, and is invaluable 
for JjoDie exercise. Price 10 cents. 






No. 262— 3Iedicine Ball Ex- 
ercises. 

This book is not a 
technical treatise, but a 
series of plain and prac- 
tical exercises with the 
medicine ball, suitable 
for boys and girls, busi- 
ness and professional 
men, in and out of gym- 
nasium. Lengthy ex- 
planation and technical 
nomenclature have been avoided and 
illustrations used instead. The exer- 
cises are fascinating and attractive, 
and avoid any semblance of drud- 
gery. Edited by W. J. Cromie, 
physical director Germantown (Pa.) 
Y.M.C.A. Price 10 cents. 

No. 29— Pnlley Weight Exer- 
cises. 

By Dr. Henry S. An- 
derson, instructor in 
heavy gymnastics Yale 
gymnasium. Ander son 
Normal School, Chautau- 
(lua University. In con- 
junction with a chest 
machine anyone with 
this book can l)ecome 
[perfectly developed Price 10 cents. 

No. 233— Jin Jitsn. 

A complete description 
of this famous Japanese 
system of self-defence. 
Each move thoroughly 
explained and illustrat- 
ed with numerous full- 
page pictures of Messrs. 
A. Minami and K. Ko- 
yama, two of the most 
famous exponents of the 
art of Jiu Jitsu, who posed esipe- 
cially for this book. Be sure and 
ask for the Spalding Athletic Library 
book on Jiu Jitsu. Price 10 cents. 





Group XV, 



Gymnastics 



No. 104— The Grading of 
Gymnastic Exercises. 

By G. M. Martin, 
Physical Director of the 
Y. M. C. A. of Youngs- 
town. Ohio. It is a 
book that should be in 
the hands of every phy- 
sical director of the 
Y. M. C. A., school, 
club, college, etc. Price XO cents. 




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No. 214— Graded Calistlien- 
ics and Dumb-Bell Drills. 

By Albert B. Weg- 
ener. I'hysical Director 
Y. M. C. A., Rochester, 
N. Y. Ever since graded 
apparatus work has 
l.ceu used in gymnas 
tics, the necessity of 
having a mass drill that 
woula harmonize with it 
has been felt. For years 
it has been the established custom in 
mos.t gymnasiums of memorizing a 
set drill, never varied from one 
year's end to the other. Conse- 
quently the beginner was given the 
same kind and amount as the older 
member. With a view to giving uni- 
formity the present treatise is at- 
tempted. Price 10 cents. 



No. 254 — Bariijnni 
Bar Bell Drill. 

Edited by Dr. R. Tait 
McKenzie, Director Phy- 
sical Training, Univer- 
sity of Pennsylvania. 
Profusely illustr a t e d. 
Price 10 cents. 



No. 1.58— Indoor and Outdoor 
Gymnastic Games. 

Without question one 
of the best books of its 
kind ever published. 
Compiled by Prof. A. M. 
Chesley, the well-known 
Y. M. C. A. physical di- 
rector. It is a book 
tliat will prove valuable 
to indoor and outdoor 
g y in nasiums. schools, 
outings and gatherings where there 
are a number to be amused. The 
games described comprise a list of 
120, divided into several groups. 
Price 10 cents. 

No. 124 — HoTf to Become a 
Gymnast. 

By Robert Stoll, of 
the New York A. C., the 
American champion on 
the flying rings from 
1K85 to 1892. Any boy 
who frequents a gym- 
nasium can easily fol- 
low the illustrations and 
instructions in this Imok 
and with a little prac- 
tice become proficient on the liori 
zontal and parallel bars, the trapeze 
or the "horse." I'rice H> cents. 






\o. 2N7— Fancy Dumb Bell 
and Marcliins Drills. 

By W. J. Cromie, 
Physical Director Ger- 
mantown (Pa.) Y.M. 
C.A. The author says: 
Ml concede that games 
and recreative exercises 
during the adolescent 
period are preferable to 
set drills and monoton- 
ous movements. If we 
can introduce this game-and-play 
element in our gymnastic exercises, 
then dumb bells will cease to lie the 
boy's nightmare, and he will look 
forward with expectancy to mass 
work as much as he formerly did to 
"shooting a goal." These drills, 
while designed primarily for boys, 
can be used successfully with girls 
and men and women. Profusely il- 
lustrated. Price 10 cents. 

_ „_„ Physical 
Group XVI. Culture 

No. 1«1— Ten Minutes' Exer- 
cise for Busy Men. 

By Dr. Luther Ilalsey 
Oulick, Director of Phy- 
sical Training in the 
New Y'ork public schools. 
Anyone who is looking 
for a concise and com- 
I-lete course of physical 
education at home would 
do well to jjrocure a 
copy of this book. Ten 
minutes' work as directed in exercise 
anyone can follow. It already has 
had a large sale and hasi been highly 
recommended by all who have fol- 
lowed its instructions. Price 10 cts. 

No. 21^>S— Physical Education 
and Hygiene. 

This is the tifth of 
the Physical Training 
series, by Prof. E. B. 
Warman (see Nos. 142, 
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HOW TO 

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SHORTSTOP 



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INTRODUCTION 

The stortstop's position has been termed the "keystone of the 
infield." More properly, it is the pivot. More plays center about 
shortstop as a fulcrum, and more is asked of the holder of this 
position than is true of any other baseman. The accuracy of 
the shortstop's assists are, at times, supremely vital; while the 
strength of his arm, the speed of his legs and the quickness of 
his perception many times may contribute to the saving of a 
struggle badly "in the fire." 

The proposition that confro.nts the candidate for a short field 
position is, briefly: 

1. To have speed enough to range from second to third bases 
on all sorts of bounders. 

2. To field with equal accuracy from either side. 

3. To throw fast and surely from any position. 

4. To get back to center and left field for short flies out of 
reach of the regular men covering these positions. 

5. To know how to block off runners and to save every inch 
of space and second of time on men coming into second. 

6. To run bases effectively and bat well. 

As in nearly every other department of life, there are men 
physically better adapted to holding the position of shortstop 
than others. A peculiar combination of strength, speed and keen 
wits is required. 

In general the men who are built low and close to the ground 
are accepted as the ideal for this and other infield positions, 
outside of first base. Short stature means that it is easier for the 
player to field ground balls, as he will have to stoop a less dis- 
tance. It means generally increased activity in foot-work and 
ability to get in motion quicker. Then, too, when pulling down 
a high throw the short man does not have to come so far to tag 



WILLIAM DAHLEN, 
Shortstop of the champion New Yorks, after a throw to the in- 
field. Dahlen is one of the greatest ground coverers in the busi- 
ness, and a very deceptive player, as he is much speedier than he 
appears in practice. 



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the runner out. The shortstops of early base ball were largely 
men of short legs, long, strong arms and powerful torso. 

The ancient model, however, has been somewhat shattered in 
recent years through the advent of big men in the infield, such 
as Lajoie, a six-footer who has been considered without a peer. 
As far as the real facts about physique in connection with the 
shortstop go^s, it is probable that a sound, fast man of almost 
any build could be trained to fill this position effectively. 



NORMAN ELBERFELD. 

Showing the position of the New York Americans' shortstop 
after throwing the ball. Elberfeld is a very accurate thrower 
and has a fine delivery. 



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DON'T LET THE BALL "PLAY" YOU 

Fielding accurately is, of course, the first feature of the short- 
stop's work. As the proportion of right-hand batters to left 
hand is about 2 to i, the shortstop's life is a busier one in the 
field than either the second or third baseman's. 

Every variety of hit ball known to the game is passed to the 
shortstop in the course of an average contest, and there can be 
no set way of handling any ball. The necessities of the occasion 
frequently govern this. 

The first principle accepted by experienced shortfielders is that 
imder no circumstances should the fielder let the ball "play" 
him. That is, instead of waiting for the ball to come on any 
old bounce the condition of the field and nature of drive may 
necessitate, the player should move in on the ball or so get to it 
that the bound will be easily handled, barring unforeseen acci- 
dents. Under the best of conditions balls will get away from 
players; but "playing the ball" saves many an error and besides 
gets the fielder into his own position for throwing as a rule. 

Some amateurs have an ancient habit of getting down on one 
knee to stop a grounder. Such efforts as these should be dis- 
couraged. For, should the ball take the slightest bound out of 
the direct line, the fielder is caught napping. Moreover, granting 
that the ball is fielded, the player has to rise to his feet, draw 
"back his arm and go through a series of motions before he can 
throw — all of which takes time and occasionally gives a life 
to a runner who should have been retired. 

Two safe rules to follow in fielding this position are : 

1. Get to the ball as quickly as possible. 

2. Go after it with the idea of getting it away from you with 
the least delay possible. 

Loafing or unnecessary delay in either particular are un- 




MONTGOMERY CROSS 

Veteran shortstop of the Athletics, who has just made one of his 

quick throws to first base. 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. 17 

the second baseman with ahnost the same motion with which it 
was fielded whence it is relayed to first. 

This play requires considerable practice and the least miscue 
is apt to throw off the first out and ruin the double. There is 
no verbal instruction that can teach just how these plays can 
be executed. Each play has some slight variation from the other 
which makes it necessary for the fielder to suit conditions to the 
case and work out his own problems on the diamond. 

The whole fielding proposition for the novice can be reduced 
to a basis of time-saving. Any manner in which he figures he 
can save an instant in the execution of a play, he can safely 
argue is the proper method, providing, of course, it be practicable. 
This is the whole theory of defensive base ball, in fact, and the 
sooner the neophyte gets it firmly fixed in his mind the quicker 
he will get results. 




GEORGE DAVIS, 
Chicago Americans, showing an outfielder's position after having 
made a throw to the plate or one of the bases. While Davis is 
an infielder, he often runs back into short left and center to 
catch flies. 



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BY NAPOLEON LAJOIE 

The shortstop's life, like the policeman's, is. not a happy one. 
I have played several positions on a base ball team and I know 
what I say. Short field covering involves a tremendous respon- 
sibility in both receiving hit balls and getting away thrown balls 
accurately, to say nothing of having to size up a play with two 
or three possible solutions every five minutes. I thought the 
sphere of the second baseman was hard enough, but when I 
moved over to shortstop in 1904 I found out that I had to accept 
more chances, cover even more territory and make longer and 
faster throws. 

When I came over from second base I found my chief weak- 
ness was an over-eagerness to get to the ball, which seemed 
slower in getting down to me, and some difficulty in getting used 
to the longer and faster throw. 

In the course of time I adjusted myself to the switch. I found 
out, however, that there is one thing above all others that the 
shortstop must have, and that is ability to get the ball away 
from any old position and deliver it accurately and fast. 

To meet this requirement the fielder must have an arm of iron 
and must be naturally quick in mind, foot, eye and hand. There 
are some few things which can assist natural ability and qualifi- 
cations in this respect. One of them is constant practice. 

The shortstop's position at his station is not a much mooted 
one. Normally, the shortfielders, including myself, play very 
<ieep, provided they possess strong "whips." No other player, 
by the way, than one who has, can hope to last long in this 
position. For a left-hand batter the position is somewhat dif- 
ferent. I would in that case move somewhat to the right and 
well back. 

The signals for curves to the pitcher also cause me to change 




JOE TINKER, 

Chicago Nationals' famous shortstop, making one of the hardest 

plays on the diamiond, a jumping one-hand catch. 



Spalding's Athletic Library. 21 

my position, as they do with every careful shortstop. For ex- 
ample, a straight ball to a right-hand batter means that the ball, 
if a grounder, will probably be hit straight to short or third base, 
while an outcurve to a right-hand batter means that the hit 
ball will most likely go to the right of second cushion. Various 
results occur from the different deliveries of pitchers and for 
this reason shortstops should make a study of the effect of 
batting of right- and left-handers on the different curves and 
place themselves accordingly. It will be found that while in 
many cases the calculation of the fielder as to where the ball 
is going to be hit will fail, in other instances they are correct 
and save many a weary chase after what would otherwise be 
a hard rap catching the shortstop out of place. 

The playing of this position, too, varies with respect to the 
peculiarities of one's team mates in the infield. Any weakness 
of the second baseman on hits to his right or in covering the 
bag will make a corresponding difference in the fielding play of 
the shortstop. The same may be said of the other side of the 
shortstop. 

Having accustomed himself to his position, and discovered the 
weaknesses and strength of the men he is to work with, the 
shortstop should next figure out carefully the points of the first 
baseman of his team — the target at whom he is to throw. It 
may count something at a critical time to know whether he is 
weak or strong on low or high throws. 

The throwing proposition should be carefully considered by 
the shortstop. If the work of getting the ball away from the 
player proves a constant strain on him, he had better seek another 
berth, as sooner or later his arm will go and he will be useless 
altogether. 

One of the most trying throws a shortstop has to make is that 
of taking a ball on the run to the left of him with one hand, 
and then getting it away to first in time to head off the runner. 
The throw must be made carefitHy or it will net two or three 
bases instead of one. At the same time it must be made hur- 
riedly or it will be useless. Shortstops must bear in mind that 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. 23 

a ball thrown on the run will always raise. A fast grounder 
is the easiest for the shortstop, as he has time to set himself 
for the throw. Without unduly delaying, the shortstop should 
always take time to steady himself where the occasion permits. 
A slow bounder must necessarily be taken on the run. If it is 
waited for the chances are the runner will beat it out. The most 
successful throwers from shortstop and second, who have the 
reputations of being able to shoot the ball accurately from any 
old position on the dead gallop, throw underhanded. Thus they 
save the interval it would take to straighten up. This is a hard 
throw, however, as the fielder is virtually looking at the first 
baseman from a distorted angle and his throw therefore is liable 
to go wrong. As stated before, however hard a play seems, if 
it saves a fraction of an instant it should be tried until found 
impossible or successful. 

A great many of the old-time fielders were sticklers for putting 
their heels together and fielding according to precise method. 
I believe that every boy or man who is learning the game of 
base ball will find out by trial the method of handling ground 
balls best suited to his individuality. Few of the ball players 
of the present time pay any attention to keeping their heels 
together and such old-age maxims. The shortstop should play 
his position with his hands. If it goes through these the chances 
are the fielder will be safe anyhow, and the fielders are now 
coached to back up the infield so that any chance of an extra 
base would be prevented by them. 

The "pickup" is the play that makes most trouble for short- 
sctops. So long as irregularities of the ground do not inter- 
fere, there is no reason why practice shouldn't make the short- 
stop perfectly accurate on this form of grounder however. 

Covering second is one of the duties, frequently an onerous 
one, of the shortstop. By prearrangement with the second base- 
man it is understood which player is to cover the bag under cer- 
tain conditions. The play of the opposing team, however, may 
necessitate constant changing of this arrangement through the 
game. For example, a base runner, by a * ' bluff * ' break for second, 




HANS WAGNER, 
Pittsburg shortstop, after making a throw to first. Wagner is 
one of the best ground coverers in base ball and makes many- 
sensational stops and catches. 




Spalding s Athletic Library, 2ff 



BY RHODY WALLACE 

Any player who expects to become a shortstop must be able to 
throw from any position and to throw hard and fast; he must 
be good on handling ground balls and must be quick at every- 
thing he does. Nearly every play he makes requires the utmost 
speed he can put into it as delays are dangerous. 

The most critical time for the shortstop is wdien men are on 
the bases and good batsmen are up. As the game is played now 
it is easy enough for the ram on base and at bat to draw the 
fire of the defensive team and find whether second or shortstop 
intends covering the bag for a throw after attempts at the hit- 
and-run play. Having found this out, the batsman can hit 
through the man who is to cover the bag, or can try to, and the 
shortstop or second baseman, whoever he may be, can't help the 
matter. The only counter to this is for short and second to 
change their tactics in this respect after each feint by the 
enemy. 

With men on bases, too, the shortstop has to be doubly watch- 
ful, both to cover the bag or to handle possible hits. He is im- 
peded by runners in front of him likewise. 

Covering the bag is one of the most difficult features of the 
play for the shortstop, inasmuch as it is to his left and all his 
play in this matter is to the wrong side of him. Some players 
watch the catcher for signals as to covering second base. This 
is as good as another, though the agreement is usually between 
the second baseman and shortstop. In any event, the player 
should be very careful about leaving his position before the ball 
is on the way to the plate. 

Most shortstops prefer to have the catcher throw the ball at 
the base and low, taking chances on getting there in time. As a 
rule the chance against this is not large. 



28 Spalding^ s Athletic Library. 

As to covering the bag there are one or two rules that should 
apply always. Every ball hit to the left of the pitcher should be 
the signal for the shortstop to cover second. The general 
direction of the hit is quickly ascertained by the shortstop and 
by the time the fielder is ready to make the play at the middle 
station the shortstop will have beaten his throw to the base. 

With first and third bases occupied, the shortstop should cover 
the base on throws from the catcher, leaving the second base- 
man in a better position to return a short throw to the plate in 
case the third baseman starts for home. 

The fielding of the shortstop's berth is, it goes without saying, 
the busiest of the entire infield. For while the shortstop is 
making plays as hard as any on the diamond, he has, even while 
making the effort, to decide in his own mind what throw will 
accomplish the best results, what time he has to make the effort, 
and how he will throw the ball. 

There are times when a fraction of a second makes or mars 
a play for the shortstop, and therefore he has little time to 
think. I usually have the situation sized up for any possible 
condition before the batsman has done his little stunt. The 
rest is a matter of mechanical fielding, and, as a rule, difficult 
^throwing. Unless a man has an arm of steel and is quick as 
lightning, he has little chance to last long at the middle station. 
It is a terrific strain on the arms, and the bod}', too, and few 
men stick long in this position because of the wear and tear. 

Study batters and watch the signals of the battery. You will 
find it will help you greatly in judging about what is going to 
liappen. 

All shortfielders should get underhand throwing practice and 
plenty of it. It is this form of delivery of the ball that enables 
shortstops to get the ball away without having to straighten up 
and draw back the arm. 



Spalding 's Athletic Library. 29 



BY "HANS" WAGNER 

A base ball player has to be especially favored by nature or 
else remarkably coached to be a successful shortstop. Speed, 
strength, and strong arm and a good head seem to be endow- 
ments, the foundation for which only nature can supply. At the 
same time I have seen all sorts of men play this berth from 
small to large, and play it well. The two chief requirements 
are speed, and the throwing arm. With these anything can be 
3one in the base ball world. 

As to playing the position I can't say much that has not al- 
ready been said. The game is reduced to such a science that 
there is practically but one right way to do everything on the 
diamond and we all try to follow that. 

The only instruction I know is to get to the ball quickly and 
get it away even more quickly. Watch your plays carefully and 
know what you intend to do in certain contingencies, before the 
ball has been batted. — you will have no time to think after it is in 
your hands, you can rely upon that. Practice throwing, but pre- 
serve vour arm above all things. Without that you are nothing. 



30 Spalding' s Athletic Library, 



BY WILLIAM DAHLEN 

No infielder plays such a dual role as the shortstop. The first 
baseman takes care of the base, and picks up what happens to be 
batted in his direction. The second baseman covers much ground 
in addition to taking care of his base. The third baseman is held 
pretty close to the line to look out for the hard left field batters, 
but the shortstop not only has a field of his own, which is full 
of chances in almost every game, but he must be a second base- 
man part of the time, and he must always be sort of an assistant 
outfielder who is able to run back and help the outfielders return 
the ball promptly to the plate, or to some base, if necessary. In 
addition to that he is repeatedly called upon to back up the 
pitcher, who partially stops a hit, and he is also supposed to back 
up the bases on throws and ugly grounders. For that reason 
his play is more diversified than that of any man who oc- 
cupies a position on the infield. 

Possibly that is why so many young players, in particular, al- 
ways are anxious to become shortstops when they begin to play 
base ball. They want to be in the part of the game where there 
is the most action and where they will be busy most of the time. 
As there is always room for good shortstops, it is commendable 
to try to learn to play the position accurately. 

The shortstop has a certain territory of the field, which is 
peculiarly his own. It lies between second base and the limit of 
the territory guarded by the third baseman. That a player is 
needed in this territory is largely due to the fact that there are 
so many left field hitters throughout both amateur and pro- 
fessional base ball. It is true that left-handers at the bat have 
increased in recent years, but it is rather a curious fact that many 
of the best left-hand batters are able to lay the ball sharply into 
left field at about the angle in which the shortstop is expected 
to play, so that left-hand batting, instead of decreasing the 



Spalding's Athletic Library. 31 

necessity for a shortstop who is a good fielder, has possibly 
increased it. 

Many of the ground hits which come to a shortstop reach 
him at such a distance from the plate that they are not bounding 
true and are very difficult to pick up. It seems to matter little 
whether a shortstop plays a deep field or a shallow field, so far 
as judging the ball accurately is concerned, inasmuch as ground- 
ers repeatedly bound false at long range as well as short range. 
For that reason the shortstop must not only be quick of eye, 
but must learn to make a hurried reach for the ball at all sorts 
of impossible angles. With all that provision the best of short- 
stops will often find that the ball has eluded him, either by 
sneaking close to the grass, or bobbing over his hand, just as he 
appeared to be properly set for it, and will have the discomfiture 
of witnessing it bound safely to the outfield, when it looked to 
the spectators as if he should have picked it up. Hence the need 
for alertness in the position. 

Playing from his position proper the shortstop has a difficult 
throw to make and one that must be sent across the diamond 
with good direction. No time must be lost in getting the ball 
away, and chances never should be taken, whether the batter 
happens to be a slow or a fast runner. The principal essential 
is to get the ball as quickly as possible to the first baseman, so 
that he will have a clear catch and will not be interfered with 
in the least by the runner as he comes down the path. Some- 
times a shortstop will hold the ball just a fraction of a second 
too long, and while his throw may be straight, the runner will 
have crossed the first baseman in such a manner that the latter 
is unable to hold the ball, after he has got it in his hands. A 
good shortstop will make the work for the first baseman just as 
■easy as possible. 

In addition to being a fielder in his own position the short- 
stop is called upon in every game to be a second baseman as well. 
If the second baseman is playing well to right field, and the ball 
is batted within a radius of three feet of second base, it is the 
duty of the shortstop to try to get the hit. That necessitates 



32 Spalding' s Athletic Library. 

many one-hand stops, and a shortstop should work diligently 
to be able to pick up ground hits with his left hand while on the 
run. To some this comes naturally, and to those who find it 
rather difficult, nothing but words of encouragement are to be 
given, since they will find that plenty of practice will improve 
them wonderfully in that respect. 

There are some runners who can be touched out better by the 
shortstop on a throw to second base. For that reason the short- 
stop must learn to guard the base, as well as the second base- 
man. Sometimes during a game it is expedient for the second 
baseman to remain well over to right field. In that case it is 
the duty of the shortstop to handle all the plays which come 
to second, as well- as to take care of his own field. In handling 
the ball, as it comes from the catcher, it will be found as a 
rule that the shortstop will be more successful if he plays inside 
the base, than if he attempts to stand in front of the runner. 
If the latter slides, and is a good base runner, he will get around 
the shortstop, while if the latter is where he can catch the ball 
and by a quick backward movement touch the runner at almost 
the same time he will be able to retire him before any part of his 
body can touch the base. 

When long hits go toward center and left fields the shortstop 
becomes a valuable assistant to the outfielders by running out 
toward them and taking the ball on a line throw. When it is in 
his possession he is able by a shorter throw to get it to a base 
ahead of some runner, who may be attempting to advance an 
extra base on the play. If a long hit goes to right field it is. 
usually the second baseman who assists with the ball to the 
infield, and in that case it is the duty of the shortstop to play- 
second, for it may be possible to get the batter if he is trying for 
a two-base hit. 

All shortstops must bear in mind that one of the principal 
demands of the position is to "back up.'' Wherever the ball is 
in play in the infield the shortstop is expected to get behind it. 
He is the safeguard between overthrows and the possible loss 
of the game. He can frequently get behind the third baseman. 



Spalding' s Athletic Library. 33 

in time to prevent serious disaster by a misplay, and he is an 
invaluable aid to the second baseman when plays are coming 
from the right side of the field. In addition to these opportuni- 
ties, which repeatedly present themselves, he has abundant op- 
portunity to be of assistance to the pitcher when the latter half 
stops a line hit that comes directly toward him, but so deflects 
the course of the ball, that it gives the shortstop opportunity to 
pick it up and retire the batter. 

One old manager of experience once likened the shortstop to 
that mythical character best known as "Tohnnv on the spot." In 
a few words that tells largely what is expected of the man in 
this important position. Wherever he is, it is vitally important 
that he shall have full knowledge of the game in his mind. He 
must know the exact situation and be able to place the ball at 
just the point where it will do the most good for his own team. 
A shortstop, particularly when he is trying to retrieve an error 
Avhich has been, made by another player, should never hesitate 
for a moment as to the correct place to throw the ball. It hap- 
pens very often, even in the larger leagues, that temporary dis- 
traction on the part of the shortstop — just a slip for. a moment 
•or a little forgetfulness— 'gives the opposing side an advantage 
that may not be overcome again during the game. 

There can be no such thing for a shortstop as too much prac- 
tice in picking up ground hits. They are the prime tests of good 
work in guarding the wide range of the diamond which he is 
•compelled to cover during the course of a contest. He must 
learn to field on one side as well as the other. Many shortstops 
•are spoken of as being strong on the left side or the right side. 
It is all right enough to be strong on either side, but it is a 
great deal better to be able to pick the ball up accurately on 
I)oth sides. Shortstops also need practice in picking up the ball 
on the short bound, which is one of the hardest plays on the 
•diamond, and I might say, in the same breath, one of the most 
important. Let a short bound hit get away from the shortstop 
and it is almost certain to be good for two bases, as the out- 
fielder will not be able to get in quickly enough to keep the 
batter from reaching second. 




Jones Altrock White 

Davis Isbell 

A GROUP OF CHICAGO AMERICANS. 



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SPALDING'S 
SIMPLIFIED BASE BALL RULES 



The following simplified Base Ball Rules are based on the 
Official Playing Rules as published in Spalding's Official Base 
Ball Guide, and contain all essential features for the playing oi 
the game. These Simplified Rules are intended especially for the 
amateur player and spectator, who may not have the time and 
inclination to study out all the technical points of the complete 
Code of Playing Rules, which, of course, are necessary for the 
professional expert. The game is divided into the important 
departments, under appropriate headings, with a special notation 
referring to the particular Official Rules in the Spalding Guide 
bearing upon that particular department for ready reference. 



The Ball Ground -^^^^ ^^^^ ^^ played on a level 

„ . 1 *4 /^ 4 field, upon which is outlined a 

How to Lay It Uut square, which is known as the 
infield ox "diamond." The term "diamond" is also frequently 
used to apply to the entire field. The infield is outlined hy 
bases, placed at right angles to each other, on each corner, 
beginning from the home plate. The intervals between bases 
must be ninety feet. 

The territory outside the diamond infield is known as the 
outfield. All that portion of the field outside the base lines— 
which extend from home plate to first base and from home plate 
to third base — and all territory behind the home plate, as well 23 



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all territory outside of a straight line reaching from the outside 
corner of third and first bases indefinitely to the outfield, is foul 
ground. 

Sometimes it is impossible for lads who desire to play base 
ball to obtain a field sufficiently large for a regulation diamond, 
but in such cases they should always try to lay the bases out at 
equal distances from each other, in order that the correct theory 
of the game and its symmetry may be preserved. Players of 
younger 3-ears may find that a smaller diamond adds more enjoy- 
ment to their game since they are better able to cover the ground 
in a smaller area and do not become so fatigued by running the 
bases when placed at their furthest distances. 

The bases, except home plate, are best constructed of canvas 
filled with saw dust. Home plate should be made of whitened 
rubber. The pitcher's position on a regulation size diamond Is 
located sixty and five-tenths feet from home plate and on a 
straight line extending from home plate toward second base. It, 
too, should be made of whitened rubber the shape of a parallelo- 
gram twenty-four Inches long by six Inches wide with the 
longer sides of the parallelogram at right angles to home plate. 

On a smaller field the pitcher's plate should occupy a position 
at the same relative distance from home plate„ If It Is Impossible 
to obtain canvas bags and rubber plates for the bases, other 
substances will do, but the materials mentioned are much more 
preferable. 

(For detailed description, see Rules Nos. 1 to 13, inclusive, of Spalding's 
Official Base Ball Guide.) 



Players' Benches .^\ ^^.^l ^''•^"^? '^'°",^^ ^^ T^" 

*' vided with two players benches, 

back of and on each side of [the home plate, and not less than 2$ 
feet outside of the coachers' lines. Each team should occupy one 
of these benches exclusively, and their bats and accoutrements 
should be kept near their bench. 

(See Rule 21 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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T^if^lfl l^iilf^c "^^ person shall be allowed on any part of 

the playing field except the players in uniform, 
the manager of each side, the umpire and officers of the law. No 
manager, captain or player shall address the spectators. 
(See Rules 75-77 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

TflPk 1\n11 '^^^ Spalding Official League Ball is used in 

regulation games, but for players fifteen years 
old or younger, the Spalding Official Boys' League Ball, made 
same as the National League Ball, only slightly smaller in size, 
should be used, for it better fits the boy's hand and prevents 
straining the arm in throwing. 

(See Rule 14 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

The Regulation Bat ^'^'^ ^" """" "l^^'J^ ^^ ™™'^ 

and not to exceed 234 inches in 
diameter at the thickest part. Spalding Trade Marked Bats are 
made to suit all ages and physiques, and are strictly in accord- 
ance with official regulations. 

(See Rule 15 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Regulation Gloves ^^^ catcher or first baseman 

A TH*44 "^^^ wear a glove or mitt of any 

ana iYlllCS gj^^^ shape or weight. Every 

other player is restricted to the use of a glove or mitt weighing 

not over 10 ounces and measuring not over 14 inches around the 

palm. Spalding's Trade Marked Gloves and M'ltts are regulation 

weight and size and are used by all the champion players. 

(See Rule 20 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Players' Uniform . ^^""'^ ^""T^ by players not dad 
^ in a regular uniform are called 

**Scrub" games, and are not recorded as "Match" games. 
Every club should adopt a regular uniform, not only to enable 
the players to properly play the game, but to distinguish one 
team from the other. 

(See Rule 19 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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]yillj|])0]« an(J Two teams make up each con- 

si «^« r Tfci test, with nine players on each 

FoSltlOnS of Players ^i^e. The fielders are known as 
the Pitcher, the Catcher, the First Baseman, the Second Base- 
man, the Third Baseman, the Shortstop, the Left Fielder, the 
Center Fielder and the Right Fielder. None of these is required 
to occupy an exact position, except the pitcher, who must be 
within the "Pitcher's Box" when pitching the ball to the batter, 
and the catcher, who must be within the "Catcher's Space" 
behind the batter. 

(See Rules 16. 17 and 18 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Substitute Players ^ '."^'^'f ' ^T^T. °! '""^'u ' 

•^ tutes in uniform should always be 

on the field ready to take the place of any disabled player, 
(See Rule 28 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Choice of Innings — The home club shall have the 

-msn, r in* 1 J i! choice of innings and shall decide 

Fitness of f leld tor ^^ ^^e fitness of the ground for 

JPiay beginning the game, 

(See Rule 29 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

General Defines the meaning of the technical terms, 

«Y_-< 4. J "Play," *'Time," "Game," "An Inning," 

UetinitlOnS c.^ ^^^^ ^^ g^^^- ^^^^ "Legal or Legally,"" 

(See Rules 78-83 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

A Regulation Game , T,'^^ ^ame begins _ with the 

fielders of one team in position 
2nd the first batter of the opposing team in his "box" at home 
ylate. If it is not possible to outline a box it should be remem- 
fcered that the batter is never allowed to step over the plate to 
strike at the ball, and that he must not run forward to exceed three 
Icet to strike at it. The umpire may take his position at his option, 
cither behind the catcher or the pitcher, He judges all balls and 



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strikes, decides all outs, decides whether the ball is batted foul 
or fair, decides as to the legality of the pitcher's delivery, and, 
in fact, has complete control of the game. His decisions must 
never be questioned, except by the captain of either team, and 
only then in the event that there is a dispute as to the correct 
interpretation of the rules. 

The team at bat is allowed two coachers on the field, one oppo- 
site third base and one opposite first base, but they must never ap- 
proach either base to a distance closer than five feet, and must 
not coach when there are no runners on the bases. 

Whenever a player is substituted on a nine, he must always 
bat in the order of the man whose position he is called upon to 
fill. A player may be substituted at any time, but the player whose 
place he takes is no longer eligible to take part in the contest. 

A game is won when the side first at bat scores fewer runs in 
nine innings than the side second at bat. This rule applies to 
games of fewer innings. Thus, whenever the side second at bat 
has scored more runs in half an inning less than the side first 
at bat, it shall be declared the winner, provided the side first at 
bat has completed five full innings at bat. A game is also won 
if the side last at bat scores the winning run before the third man 
is out. 

In case of a tie game play continues, until at the end of even in- 
nings, one side has scored more runs than the other; provided, 
that if the side last at bat scores the winning run before the third 
man is out, the game shall terminate. 

(See Rules 22-27 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 

Pitchind Rules ^^.i^f" ";^ ^l^"^" ''^''T"" "•« '^H' ''• 

must face the batter and have one ot his 
feet in contact with the pitcher's plate. 

Whenever the ball, after being pitched, goes over any por- 
tion of the home plate, between the batter's knee or shoulder, 
it must be called a strike whether the batter strikes at it or not. 

If the pitcher fails to deliver the ball over any portion of the 
plate, or if he delivers it over the plate above the shoulder or be- 



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low the knee, it is called a ball if the batter declines to strike at 
it. 

At the beginning of each inning the pitcher is allowed to throw 
live balls either to the catcher or an infielder for practice. 

If the pitcher makes a motion to deliver the ball to the bat 
and fails to do so, or feints to throw to first base when oc- 
cupied by a runner, and fails to complete the throw, the um- 
pire must call a balk. 

A balk is also declared when the pitcher makes a motion to 
throw to any base without stepping directly toward that base; 
when either foot of the pitcher is behind the pitcher's plate when 
he delivers the ball ; when he fails to face the batsman in de- 
livering the ball ; when either foot is not in contact with the 
pitcher's plate when delivering the ball ; when he purposely delays 
the game by holding the ball ; when he makes any motion to pitch 
■while standing in his position and does not have the ball in his 
possession ; when he makes any motion with any part of his body 
corresponding to his customary style in pitching and fails to 
deliver the ball ; when he delivers the ball to the catcher when 
the latter is outside of the catcher's box. 

When a pitched ball hits the batsman, or the umpire before 
the catcher touches it, the umpire must declare it a dead ball 
and no base runner can advance. 

If a foul strike, a foul hit not caught, dead ball or a fair hit 
tall touch a base runner, the ball is not in play again until it is 
lield by the pitcher standing in his position. 

A block ball is a batted or thrown ball that is touched by a 
person not engaged in the game. The umpire must so announce 
it and runners may advance until the ball is returned to the 
pitcher in his position. After that they continue to advance at 
their own peril. If the blocked ball be held by a spectator or 
be kicked away from a fielder by a spectator, the umpire may call, 
"Time," and hold the runners at the bases where they were 
when he called, "Time."' 

(See Rules 38-51 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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Batting Rules Each captain is privileged to look at 

the batting order of his opponent, and 
both batting orders must be furnished the umpire. 

After the first inning the first batter in each inning is the player 
succeeding the man who completed his time at bat in the in- 
ning before. 

A fielder always has the right of way over a batter to catch or 
handle the ball. 

Any legally batted ball that settles on fair ground between 
home and first, or home and third base, or that bounds on fair 
ground to the outfield past first base or third base, or that falls 
on fair ground beyond first base or third base, or that touches 
the person of a player or the umpire on fair ground is a fair 
hit. A ground hit that first strikes fair territory and rolls out 
of the foul line between home and first or home and third is 
a foul hit. Any legally batted ball that settles on foul ground is 
a foul hit, except that a ground hit rolling from foul to fair 
territory between home and first or home or third and remains 
there is a fair hit. 

A foul tip is the continuation of a strike which has just been 
touched by the bat and shoots directly to the catcher's hands. 

A bunt hit is a legally batted ball tapped slowly to the infield 
which remains on fair ground. If a bunt rolls foul it must be 
called a strike, whether the first, second or third strike. 

Any hit going outside the ground is fair or foul, as the umpire 
judges its flight at the point at which it passes beyond the limi- 
tations of the enclosure. Any hit going outside the ground be- 
yond a distance of 235 feet entitles the batter to a home run. 

If the batsman strikes at a pitched ball and misses it, the umpire 
must call a strike. If a ball passes over the plate at the proper 
height the umpire must call a strike whether or not the batsman 
strikes at it. A foul tip, caught by the catcher, is always a 
strike. A foul hit, whether a fly or a ball bounding to any part 
of foul ground, is a strike unless the batter has two strikes. 
After two strikes the batter may foul the ball without penalty un- 
less he be caught out on a foul fly. 



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All bunts rolling foul are strikes. If the batsman strikes at 
the ball and misses it, but the ball hits him, it is a strike. If the 
batsman hits the ball with either of his feet out of the batter's 
box, it is a foul strike and he is out. 

If a batsman bats out of turn, and it is discovered before the 
ball has been delivered to the succeeding batsman, the man, who 
should have batted, is out, and no runs can be scored or bases be 
run on the play made by the wrong batter. If while the wrong 
batsman is at bat, the mistake is discovered, the proper batsman 
may take his place, but he must be charged with the balls arid 
strikes that have been recorded against the wrong batsman. In 
a case of this kind the batters continue to follow in their regular 
order. 

If a batsman be declared out because of a wrong man batting 
for him, and it be the third out, the player first at bat in the next 
inning shall be the one who would have been at bat had the 
players in the preceding inning been put out by ordinary play. 

The batsman can be called out if he fails to take his place 
within one minute after the umpire has called for him. 

A foul fly caught by a fielder retires the batsman, providing 
the fielder does not use his cap, his protector, or any illegal con- 
trivance to hold the ball. I.f the ball should lodge in the catcher's 
protector by accident, and he should secure the ball before it falls 
to the ground, it has been ruled that this is a fair catch. 

Whenever the batter attempts to hinder the catcher from field- 
ing or throwing the ball, he is out. 

If there is a man on first base, unless two are out, the batter is 
out when three strikes are called, whether the catcher holds the 
ball or not. 

If there is a man on first base, unless two are out, the batter is 
out when three strikes are called, whether the catcher holds the 
ball or not. 

The batsman is out on the third strike if the ball hits him and 
base runners must not advance. 

Before two men are out, if the batsman, pops up a fly to the 



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infield, with second or first, or second and third bases occupied, 
the batsman is out if the umpire announces it an infield hit, and 
the umpire must make an instantaneous decision in order that a 
double play may be prevented and the base runners may be pro- 
tected. 

After the batsman makes a fair hit on which he is not put out, 
he must touch first, second and third base and the home plate in 
regular succession to score a run. 

No base runner can score ahead of the men who precedes him 
.in the battnig order if that player is also a base runner. 

The batsman must run to first base immediately after four balls 
have been called, as well as after a fair hit has been made. 

If the batsman is. hit by a pitched ball, and the umpire is satis- 
fied that the batsman did not purposely get in the way of the ball, 
he is entitled to go to first base without being put out. 

Should the catcher interfere with the batsman in striking at 
the ball, the batsman is entitled to first base without being put 
out. 

The batsman who hits a fair ball that strikes the person or 
clothing of a base runner is entitled to first base. 

After the third strike is called and missed by the catcher, if 
the batsman interferes with him he is out. 

Any fly ball legally hit by the batsman and legally caught on 
fair or foul ground is out. 

Three strikes are out if the catcher holds the ball. In case 
he drops it, but picks it up, and touches the batsman, or picks it 
up, and throws to first base ahead of the batsman, the latter 
is out. 

Should the batsman make a fair hit and in the last half of the 
distance between home plate and first base run more than three 
feet outside of the line he is out, except that he may go out of the 
line to avoid interfering with a fielder trying to handle the ball 
as batted. This rule is construed rather liberally owing to the 
great speed with which runners go to first base. 

(See Rules 38-51 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



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Base Running Whenever the umpire sends the bats- 

._j I man to first base on balls, or being hit 

ICUleS by a pitched ball, or being interfered 

with by the catcher, all runners on bases immediately ahead of 

him may advance a base without being put out. 

Runners on the bases may take the next base without being put 
out whenever the umpire calls a balk. 

A pitched ball, that passes the catcher and strikes the umpire, 
or any fence, or building, within ninety feet of the home plate, 
entitles each runner to advance a base. 

If a fielder obstructs a base runner, the runner may go to the 
next base unless the fielder has the ball in hand to touch him 
out. 

A base runner may advance a base whenever the fielder stops 
or catches the ball with his cap, glove or any part of his uniform, 
detached from its proper place on his person. 

The base runner shall return to his base, without being put out, 
on a foul tip, or foul fiy not legally caught by a fielder and on 
a hit bounding foul. On a foul strike the runner must return to 
his base. On a dead ball the runner must return. If it be the 
fourth ball and a runner be on first, he is bound to advance. I£ 
there are runners ahead of him, on second or third, they, too, must 
advance in regular order. 

If by accident the umpire interferes with the catcher's throw 
or a thrown ball hit the umpire, the runner must return to his 
base and cannot be put out. If a pitched ball is struck at and 
missed by the batsman, but the ball hits the batsman, the runner 
returns to his base and cannot be put out. In any of the above 
cases the runner is not required to touch any intervening bases 
to reach the base to which he is legally entitled. 

Whenever the runner is on the way from first to second, second 

V to third, or third to home plate, or reverse order, he must keep 

within three feet of a direct line between bases. If he runs out 

of line to avoid being touched by a fielder he is out. However if 

a fielder is on the line trying to field a batted ball, the runner 



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may run behind him to avoid interference, and shall not be put 
out. 

Interference with a fielder attempting to field a batted ball re- 
tires the runner, unless two fielders are after the same hit, and 
the runner collides with the one whom the umpire believes to 
have had the lesser opportunity to get the ball. 

The runner is always out at any time that he may be touched 
by the ball in the hands of a fielder, unless the runner is on the 
base to which he is legally entitled. The ball, however, must be 
held by the fielder after he has touched the runner. If the run- 
ner deliberately knocks the ball out of the fielder's hands, he 
shall be declared out if not on base. 

If the runner fails to get back to base after a foul or fair 
fly is caught, before the ball is fielded to that base and legally 
held, or the runner be touched before he can get back to base by 
a fielder with the ball in his hands, the runner is out, except that 
if the ball be thrown to the pitcher, and he delivers it to the 
batter, this penalty does not apply. If a base should be torn 
from its fastenings, when the runner strikes it he cannot be put 
out. 

If a runner is on first, or runners are on first and second, or 
first, second and third, and the ball shall be legally batted to fair 
ground, all runners are forced to run, except in the case of an 
infield fly, previously referred to, or a long fly to the outfield, and 
may be put out at any succeeding base if the ball is fielded there 
and properly held, or the runners may be touched out between 
bases in the proper manner. After a foul fly is caught or a long- 
fly, to the outfield is caught base runners have the privilege of 
trying for the next base, 

A base runner hit by a legally batted ball in fair territory is 
out. In every case where a base runner preceding the batsman is 
hit with a fair-hit ball, the batsman is entitled to first base and 
cannot be put out. If such fair-hit ball strike the man who batted 
same while he is running to first base, the batsman is out and no 
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A runner who fails to touch a base in regular or reverse order, 
when a fair play is being made, is out if the ball be properly held 
by a fielder on the base that should have been touched, or the 
runner be touched out between bases by the ball legally held by 
a fielder. 

A runner is out if after "Play" has been called by the umpire 
he fails to return to the base that he occupied when "Time" was 
temporarily called, providing always that the ball in the meantime 
has not been delivered by the pitcher to the batter. 

When the batter runs to first base, he may overrun the base if 
he turns to the right after passing it. If he turns to the left he 
renders himself liable to be touched out before he gets back to 
the base. 

If before two are out, and third base is occupied, the coacher 
at third base shall attempt to fool the fielder by pretending to run 
home, thereby drawing a throw to home plate, the runner on 
third base shall be declared out. 

If one or more members of the team at bat gather around a 
base for which a runner is trying, thereby confusing the fielding 
side, the runner trying for the base shall be declared out. 

If a runner touch home plate before a runner preceding him 
in the batting order, if there be such a runner, the latter shall 
lose his right to third base. 

The coachers must confine themselves to legitimate directions 
of the base runners only, and there must never be more than 
two coachers on the field, one near first base and the other near 
third base. 

One run shall be scored every time a player has made the 
legal circuit of the bases before three men are out, provided that 
a runner who reaches home, on or during a play in which the 
third man is forced out, or is put out before reaching first base, 
shall not be entitled to score. 

Any special ground rules shall be understood by both team 



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captains and the umpire. The captain of the home club esta1»- 
lishes the ground rules. 

A player who makes a legal hit to fair territory is entitled to 
as many bases as he can advance without being put out. If a 
fielder is unable to get the ball until the batter has completed the 
circuit of the bases it is called a home run providing no fielder 
makes a misplay in handling the ball. The same rule applies to 
the making of a three-base hit, a two-base hit, or a one-base hit 
— better known as a single. 

(See Rules 52-59 of Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide.) 



«- « 9 n 4»oci '^^^ umpire has the privilege to 

Lmpire S LlUlieS ^^jj ^ ^^^^ ^^^^^^ whenever storni' 

interferes, if the score is equal on the last even inning played. 
However, if the side second at bat is at bat when a storm 
breaks, and the game Is terminated, and this side has scored the 
same number of runs as the other side, the umpire can call the- 
game drawn without regard to the score of the last equal in- 
ning. Under like conditions, if the side second at bat has scored 
more runs than the side first at bat, it shall be declared the winnei;, 
all runs for both sides being counted, 

A game can be forfeited by the umpire if a team refuses to takt 
the field within five minutes after he has called "Play"; if one 
side refuses to play after the game has begun; if, after the um- 
pire has suspended play, one side refuses to play after he haj 
again called "Play" ; if one side tries to delay the game ; if the 
rules are violated after warning by the umpire ; if there are not 
nine players on a team after one has been removed by the umpire. 
The umpire has the right to remove players for kicking at de- 
cisions or for behaving in an ungentlemanly manner. 

Only by the consent of the captain of an opposing team may a. 
base runner have a batter of his own side run for him. 

The choice of innings is given to the captain of the home club. 
If two clubs happen to be playing from the same city the choice 
of innings may be determ.ined by tossing a coin„ 



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Play may be suspended by the umpire because of rain and if 
rain falls continuously for thirty minutes the umpire may termi- 
nate the game. The umpire may call "Time" for any valid reason, 
but not until the pitcher is in his position with the ball in his 
hand. In case of serious accident this provision is usually 
waived, the ball being fielded as quickly as possible to some point 
to hold the runners. 

(See Rules 60-74 of Spalding's Official Base BairCuide.) 

Scorind Rules Each side may have its own scorer, 

and in case of disagreement, the umpire 
shall decide, or the captains of each side may agree upon one 
scorer for the match. 

(See Rules 84-86 of Spalding's Official Base BaU Guicle.) 



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READY REFERENCE INDEX 

To the Official Playing Rules as Pub- 

Ushed in Spalding's Official 

Base Ball Guide 



The Ball Ground- 
How to Lay it Out 

See Official Rules, Nos. i to 13, inclusive, in Spalding's 
Official Base Ball Guide. 

The Players' Benches 

See Rule 21 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Field Rules 

See Rules 75-77 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

The Official Ball 

See Rule 14 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

The Regulation Bat 

See Rule 15 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Regulation Gloves and Mitts 

See Rule 20 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Players' Uniform 

See Rules 18-19 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Number and Positions of Players 

See Rules 16-17 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 



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Substitute Players 

See Rule 28 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Choice of Innings 

and Fitness of Field for Play 

See Rule 29 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

General Definitions 

See Rules 78-83 in Spalding's Official Base Ball GuidCo 

A Regulation Game 

See Rules 22-27 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Pitching Rules 

See Rules 30-37 in Spalding's Official Base Ball GuidCc 

Batting Rules 

See Rules 38-51 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guid^. 

Base Running Rules 

See Rules 52-59 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Umpire's Duties 

See Rules 60-74 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 

Scoring Rules 

See Rules 84-86 in Spalding's Official Base Ball Guide. 



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WHAT A BASE BALL 
PLAYER NEEDS 



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A Base Ball player needs an outfit that plays with him, not against 
him, and we have got to reckon in the outfit as the most important 
articles the Balls, Bats, Mitts and Gloves that the player uses. 
After that we have got to consider the uniforms and then the arti- 
cles making up the equipment of the grounds. 




For over thirty years A. G. Spalding & Bros, have been studying 
to please the athlete, to give him just what is right and what is 
most suitable for the sport that he is interested in. This applies 
not only to Base Ball goods but also to the general line of athletic 
equipment. 



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Taking up the first requisite of the Base Ball player — the ball — 
The Spalding Official League Ball has been used exclusively by the 
National League, Minor Leagues and by all Intercollegiate and other 
associations for over a quarter of a century, and is beyond all ques- 
tion the most perfect Base Ball that has ever been produced. It is 
put out with an absolute guarantee to last through one continual 
match game without losing its shape. The price of the Spalding 
Official League Base Ball is $1.25 each and it is carried in stock and 
sold by dealers throughout the country, a total of over 30,000 who 
handle" the Spalding line of athletic goods. 

A ball that calls for the consider- 
ation of clubs that want a ball that 
is regulation in every way. but 
somewhat more durable than the 
regular Oflficial League Ball is the 
Sualding Doubie Seam No. the 
price of which is $1 50 each This 
ball is made with the same care 
and of the same material as the 
OflScial League Ball, and the double 
stitch renders it doubly secure 
against lipping. 




For boys' teams, playing games that are to be recognized as of- 
ficial, the Spalding No. IB ball should be used. The price of this 
ball is 75 cents. This is made with horsehide cover and in every 



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respect is the same as the Official League Ball except that it ia 
slightly smaller in size. 

To satisfy the demand for a high grade ball as good as any so- 
called "League" balls made in imitation of the Spalding Official 
League Ball, the No. X 'Varsity League Ball has been put out by 
Spalding, and the price of this ball is $1.00 each. A new full size 
ball has been added to the Spalding line this season, ; this is the 
Spalding No. lA Amateur League, made with the horsehide cover and 
of excellent material throughout; price 75 cents. Other large size 
balls in the Spalding line are the No. 2, Professional, 50 cents; No. 
5, King of the Diamond, 25 cents; No. 7, Boys' Favorite, 20 cents; 
No. 8, 10 cents. The other special balls included in the Spalding 
line for boys' use and slightly smaller than regulation size are No. 
XB, Interscholastic League, 50 cents; No. 10, High Flyer, 25 cents; 
No. 7B, League Junior, 25 cents; No. 14, Boys' Amateur, 15 cents; 
No. 9B. Boys' Lively, 10 cents; No. 13, Rocket, 5 cents. All of 
these Base Balls are well made. The quality of material throughout 
is excellent and the sewing and other details of manufacture are all 
attended to in our own factory under the direct supervision of ex- 
pert Base Ball players through whose hands every ball passes before 
it is put out for use. 

A Base Ball Bat in these days has got to be something more than 
a stick of wood whittled out by the boy himself, or a convenient 
broom handle sawed off to the proper length. A Spalding Base Ball 
Bat means a scientific article of Base Ball play; something that has 
had the consideration of men who know just what is required by a 
Base Ball player and who have had at their disposal the unequaled 
facilities of our manufacturing establishment to produce a bat that 
is just right. The demand for Base Ball bats has been so great at 
times as to tax to the utmost the facilities of the Spalding factory, 
but that has never led us to take from our drying sheds, timber not 
sufficiently seasoned. We have made certain in every case before a 
stick of timber was taken out of the drying shed that it had been 
properly seasoned so as to give the necessary driving power required 
in a Base Ball Bat that is to be just right, and then after the 
stick of timber has bc-n turned over to the batmaker. who is to turn 
it out, it needs his practiced eye and the knowledge that he has 
gotten during all the years that he has been supervising the manu- 
facture of Spalding bats to tell him just what model that particular 
bat should be made, to utilize to the fullest extent the good points in- 
herent in the superb timber to which so much expense and trouble 
has already been attached. 

You may turn a piece of timber that is just right over to a man 
who does not know what is required in a Base Ball Bat, and al- 
though you show him the model of what you need, it does not follow 
that he will give you a bat that will be satisfactory. It needs a 
certain special knowledge to turn out a bat that is properly balanced, 
with the weight just in the right place, the grip just the right 
shape and the length proper, and it is this special knowledge which 
these batmakers have acquired through their long connection with A. 
G. Spalding & Bros., in turning out the superb line of Base Ball 
Bats which are manufactured at the Spalding bat factory. 

The Spalding Gold Medal Bats, in men's size, are made in three 
different styles. No. GM, plain, white wax finish; No. GMT, taped bat: 
No. GMP, professional, special dark finish. These three bats all sell 
at the same price. $1.00 each, and in the same quality is made a 
boy's size bat. No. GMB, the price of which is 50 cents each. The 
special second growth ash that goes in the Gold Medal line of bats 
is the choice selection of the best ash timber that can be bought 
anywhere at any price. The same grade of timber is used in the 
Spalding Mushroom Bats, of which two different styles are made. 
No. M, plain, special finish, and No. MT, with taped handle. The 
price of both of these Mushroom Bats is $1.00 each. The knob ar- 
rangement at the end of the Spalding Mushroom Bats gives a more 
even distribution of weight over the whole length than is possible 
under the old construction, and for certain kinds of play the bat is 
practically invaluable. Mr. Charles A. Comiskej , President of the 



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Chicago American League Club, Champions of the World, says: "The 
Spalding Mushroom Bat receives my hearty endorsement. My ex- 
perience as a ball player enables me to thoroughly appreciate its 
good qualities." And the following players on the Chicago National 
League Club, champions of the National League in 1906, F. L. Chance, 
John Evers, Joe Tinker, James F. Slagle and J. Kling, say: "In all 
our experience as Base Ball players w e hav e not found a bat more 



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TRADE MARK BATS. 



satisfactory than the Spalding Mushroom Bat." The opinion of John 
J. McGraw, Manager of the New York Base Ball Club, of this bat 
is as follows: "For a long time I have been trying to find a bat 
that would balance when 'choking.' Not until I used the Spalding 
Mushroom Bat have I found a bat that was up to my idea. This 
bat is used exclusively by the New York players." And William 
Gleason, of the Philadelphia National League Club, says: "I have 
played professional Base Ball for the last 15 years and have tried 



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all kinds of bats, but no bat has given me such good service as the 
Spalding Mushroom Bat. Quality and balance are perfect." 

The balance of the Spalding line of Base Ball Bats includes the 
"A. G. Spalding Autograph" Bat, 75 cents each; the No. 3-0, Wagon 
Tongue, full size bat, 50 cents; the No. OX, Axletree, with tape- 
wound handle. 35 cents; the No, 2X, full size bat, 25 cents; also the 
following boys' size bats: No, 3X, Junior League, 25 cents; No. 
2XB, antique finish, 10 cents. 

H' ,v much a Base Ball catcher OWGS to a properly made mitt no 
one but he can tell. Spalding knows, however, how to make a mitt 
so as to give the greatest aid to the catcher. They have studied 
this point for years. They are continually experimenting and they 
claim that the result of their study and experimenting is shown in 
what they consider the Spalding perfect line of Base Ball Mitts for 
catchers, basemen and fielders. They spend a great amount yearly 
in investigating improved tanning processes, and at their factory 
maintain an expensive department devoted wholly to the one object 
of improving the construction of their goods. In every one of the 
Spalding mitts the best material obtainable is used. Tliis not only 
applies to the leather but also to the padding, the thread in the 
stitching, the leather lacing thongs, and every other small detail in 
the manufacturing problem. 





No. 8-0 
9-0 Spalding Mitt. 



No, 9-0 
This is the second season for the No. 9-0 Spalding Mitt. This 
style, with its patent molded face, proved a revelation to old time 
players when put out last season and took like wildfire. For the 
face of this mitt only the choicest parts of each hide are selected. 
The leather must be perfectly tanned, because of the peculiar stitch- 





No. 7-0 



No. 7-OR 



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ing and the molding process which is necessary to produce a perfect 
''Docket" with no ieams 6r rough places of any kind on the face. 
This mitt is padded with best felt, has steel wire lacing and a 
leather strap and brass buckle fastening at back. The price of the 
Spalding No!^ 9-0 Mitt is $8.00 each. The next grade is the Spalding 
No 8-oT Professional Style, with face of white buck and absolutely 
best grade material throughout. The price of the No. 8-0 Mitt is 
$7 00 each The Spalding No. 7-0 Mitt, which has become known 





No. S-Scoop No. 5-0 

generally as the "Perfection," is $6.00 each. It is of finest quality 
calfskin and has double row of stitching on heel pad. Spalding; 





No. OX No. O 

makes a similar mitt to the number 7-0, but of black leather and 

without heel pad. This is known as the Spalding No. 7 0-R, and 
the price is $7.00 each. 





NcOA 



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In passing we would like to mention the new Spalding Scoop Mitt, 
an extra large size, combining the good points of the baseman's pat- 
tern with the size of the largest mitt now in use by catchers. The 
scoop is stiffened with sole leather, giving full protection to the ends 
of the fingers, and as there is no strain at all on the face, there is 
no danger of injury to the thumb. The price of the No. S Scoop 
Mitt is $10.00. An old favorite is the Spalding League Mitt, No. 
5-0, at $5.00 each. This is an excellent article, well made and very- 




No. B No. D No. 4 

popular with som3 of the best catchers on the big teams. The 
Spalding Decker Patent Mitt, No. 0-X, costs $3.50. ITiis has a heavy 
piece of sole leather on the back for extra protection to the hands 
and 
Other 



C yJi. o^Jic ifatuci \JLX iLi^ L»<ivii xv^i ^r^cici 4-ii.vj ttrijtuju tu Lilt; uaiiUS 

fingers, and it is well made of best grade material throughout, 
■r full size catchers' mitts in the Spalding line are No. Mitt, 




No. AB No. AA No. BE 

$3.00; No. 0-A Mitt, $2.00; No. A Mitt. $1.50; No. B Mitt, $1.00; 
No. D Mitt, $1.00; No. 4 Mitt, 50 cents. All of these mitts are 
made to fit men. They are well made throughout and they all bear 
the broad Spalding guarantee. The line of Spalding Youths' Mitts 
for catchers comprises the No. A-B, which is made without heel pad 






No. 5 ' No. BX No. BXR 

and of extra quality white buck, price $1.00 each; the No. AA Mitt, 
made with patent lace back and good quality throughout, 50 cents; 



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the No. BB Mitt, a very popular style, 50 cents, and the No. 5 Mitt, 
25 cents. 

When it comes to a Baseman's Mitt there are a good many points 
to be considered that do not enter into the construction of a regular 
Catcher's Mitt. A Baseman's Mitt must be pliable, be of a certain 
size, and afford some protection. In addition to this there are cer- 
tain other qualities that cannot be described exactly, but which must 
all enter into the construction of the Baseman's Mitt which is to be 




No. BXS No. DX No. CX 

satisfactory to the great number of players who play on the bases 
and want "a mitt that will help their play. The Spalding line of 
First Basemen's Mitts we feel certain includes all of the necessary 
qualities and we know that basemen on the largest teams use Spald- 
ing mitts almost universally. The line includes the Spalding, No. 
■:t (inality. made of choice selected and special tanned calf- 






No. EX No. SC No. 3XR 

skin, price $4.00. Spalding makes a similar mitt of black leather. 
This is the No. BXR, the price of which is also $4.00. Both of 
these mitts have the double row of stitching on heel pad and strap- 
and-buckle fastening at back. The No. BXS is made without the 
heel pad, but is otherwise similar to the No. BX, and the price is 
the same. A First Baseman's Mitt, made of drab leather and along 
the lines of the better grade st\ les, is the No. CX, the price of 






No. 3X No. 4X No. 5X 

which is .$2.()(». The next Mitt is No. DX, at $1.50, and an excellent 
First Baseman's Mitt for boys is the Spalding No. EX, at $1.00. 



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Of Fielders' Mitts Spalding makes a comprehensive line. These 
differ in style from both the Basemen's and Catchers' mitts, incor- 
porating in themselves special features which make them particularly- 
attractive to Base Ball players in the field. The best grade Spalding 
Fielder's Mitt is the No. oC, made of molded brown calfskin, leather 





No. 6X. 

lined, and strap-and-buckle fastening at back. The price of the No. 
3C is $3.00 each. A similar style of Mitt, but made of black leather, 
is the Spalding No. 3XR, at $3.00, and on the same model, but 
made of white tanned buckskin, the Spalding No. 3X at $3.00. A 
very satisfactory style of Fielder's Mitt, of drab leather, is the 




No. PX. No. EX. No. 2X. 

Spalding No. 4X, at $2.00, and a very popular style the No. 5X, at 
$1.00. Two different styles of Fielder's Mitts are made for boys; 
No. 6X, of brown cape leather, at 50 cents, and No. 7X, of special 
tanned leather, at 25 cents. 






No. 2XS 



No. AX. 



No. XS. 



Gloves must fit and they must feel comfortable, no matter whether 
they are made for walking, driving, or Base Ball. It is not suf- 
ficient to simply sew two pieces of leather together in the shape of 
a man's hand and put it out as a glove. This is especially true 
with a Base Ball Glove. A man may wear a glove that Is not 
suited to his hand, but he cannot play Base Ball to the best of hia 



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ability if the glove he is wearing Is not properly made. Thirty 
years' experience in the manufacture of everything relating to the 
game of Base Ball has given Spalding an expert knowledge that no 
money can buy. The training that the people in the Spalding fac- 
tories has obtained during the time they have been turning out 





No. XL. 



No. X. 



No. 13. 



Spalding Athletic Goods is worth more to the Base Ball pl.ayer who 
purchases the Spalding article than could be possibly charge'd for the 
article itself. It represents a part of the value of the Spalding 
trade -mark and another part of that value is contained in the broad 




No. 15. 



No, 15L. 



No. 12. 



No. 16. 



Spalding Guarantee which is given with every article of Spalding 
manufacture, a guarantee that is broader, we believe, than that given 
by any manufacturer in any line of goods. Spalding guarantees that 
their goods will give satisfaction, — not only that they will look right 




No. PXB. 



No. 14. 



No. XB. 



No. 19, 



when thev are purchased, but that they will be right when they are 
put in use and that they will stay right while they are being used. 
A guarantee as broad as this represents a good many dollars to a 
Base Ball team in the course of the season and it should be con- 
sidered when it comes to purchasing the outfits for the team, es- 



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pecially when it is remembered that it costs nothing extra. The line 
of Spalding Infielders' Gloves comprises styles suitable for every class 
of player. The best glove turned out is the Spalding No. PX, Pro- 
fessional Style, at $3.00. This is made up on lines suggested by 
prominent professional players, and the buckskin used in its con- 
struction is the finest Spalding has been able to obtain anywhere. It 
is heavily padded around edges and extending well up into the little 
finger with fine quality felt. It has no heel pad, but is made extra 
long to protect the wrist. A similar glove, but made of black 
leather, is the Spalding No. RX, price of which is $3.00. A very 
popular style which has retained its popularity during the great 
many years that we have been manufacturing it is the No. 2X In- 
fielder's Glove, the price of which is $2.50. Spalding makes a 
special professional style glove, No. 2XS, at $2.50. A popular price 
glove in the professional style is the Spalding No. XL, at $1.50, and 
with heel pad made of white tanned leather. The Spalding No. XS, 
at $2.00, is very good value. The other full size gloves in the 
Spalding line are the No. X, at $1.50; No. 13, at $1.00; No. 15, at 
$1.00; No. 15L, at $1.50; No. 12, at 75 cents; No. 16, at 50 cents. 
Included in the Spalding line are a number of gloves of youths' size, 
which are well made of the same material as that used in the men's 
gloves, but made in the proper size and in the correct shape for 
youths and boys. These are the No. PXB Glove, similar in every 
way to the No. PX best men's glove, but in boy's size. The PXB 
costs $2.00 each. The next grade is the No. XB, in boy's size, 
similar in quality to the No. X. The No. XB costs $1.00. A special 
professional style boy's glove at a popular price is the No. 14, which 
costs 50 cents, and the cheapest boy's glove is the No. 19, at 25 cents. 




No. 4-0 



No. 3-0 



No. 2-0 



Wlien it comes to a Base Ball Mask catchers require an article 
that will give full protection, that will not be too heavy and that 
will feel comfortable when they are wearing it. Spalding haS 
studied out the requirements of the Base Ball catcher in this par- 
ticular thoroughly and we know that the Spalding line of Base Ball 
Masks comprises styles that are right in every necessary requisite. 
The best grade made by Spalding is the No. 4-0, Sun Protecting 
Mask, the style that is used by practically all of the big League 
catchers. The price of the No. 4-0 is $4.00. It has the patent 
sunshade which protects the eyes without obstructing the view, and 
is strongly made of best material throughout. The next style, No. 
3-0, is very popular, and it affords absolute protection to the neck 
without interfering in the slightest with free movements. The No. 
3-0 costs $3.00 each. A very popular style with catchers on big 
teams is the Spalding No. 2-0, at $2.50. and the No. OX, black 
enameled, at $2.00, and No. 0, bright wire, at $1.50. A popular 
priced mask is the Spalding No. A, full size and substantially made. 
The price of the No. A is $1.00 and a cheaper priced full size mask 
is the No. L, at 75 cents. In boys' masks Spalding makes three 



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different styles, No. B. bright wire, very strongly made, costs $1.00; 
No. C, well padded, 50 cents, and No. D. of bright wire, 25 cents. 





No. 0. No. L. 

Spalding has added to the line of Base Ball Masks this season a 
special style for umpires. A mask for umpires has become an ex- 
tremely necessary part of their equipment and the new Spalding 
style combines the most desirable features of the best catchers' 
masks with the special points necessary for the umpire. This mask 
has a special ear protection, is well 
padded, and on the whole is the safest 
mask that has been made so far, 
while at the same time it is no heav- 
ier in weight than the regular catch- 
er's style. This is the Spalding No. 
5-0, cost of which is $5.00 each. 





No. B. No. C. No. D. No. 5-0. 

Spalding was the first to introduce an inflated body protector made 
under the Gray Patent and the method used when the first Spalding 
Protector was put out has been retained up to the present, with 
some improvements which add to the comfort and convenience of the 
catcher. The number of styles is greater than ever before in the 
Spalding line now, offering a wide range for selection. The Spalding 
body protectors are No. 3-0, large size, giving full protection, $8.00 
each; No. 2-0, large size, $6.00; No. 0, the popular League style, 
$5.00 each; No. 1. Amateur style, $4.00 each; No. M, Interscholastic 
style and full size. $3.00 each: No. 2, youth's size. $2.50 each. 
Spalding also makes two different styles of umpire body protectors. 
All of the umpire body protectors are made up specially to suit the 
individual wishes of the umpire and it is necessary when ordering to 
state how long the protector is to be made and how wide. It is 
also well, if possible, to send a paper diagram showing the exact 
size, so as to make certain of a proper fit. The two styles of 
umpire body protectors that Spalding puts out this season are the 
No. L, large size, at $10.00, and the No. S. small size, at the same 
price, $10.00. 

A Base Ball team really considering their reputation should not 
rest when they have fitted up the individual players properly, but 
the ground should be properly equipped, and to do this there is no 
way more certain than to purchase Spalding equipment. The bases 



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should be considered first and of these Spalding makes three dif- 
ferent styles: No. 0, of extra quality canvas and quilted, cost 
$6.00 per set of three: No. 1, not quilted, $5.00 per set, and No. 2, 




No.L 



Nos. 0- 1 and M 




11 

SI 



No. S No. 2 

»l8o of canvas, $3.50 per set. In the home plates Spalding has two 
different styles, both of the proper shape and size, in accordance 
with league regulations, and the best quality is the No. 1, made of 



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extra fine white rubber. The price of the No. 1 Home Plate is $9.00 
each. Spalding also has a very durable style of home plate made 
of composition, regulation size and shape. This is the No. C, which 
costs $5.00 complete with pins. In the Pitcher's Box Plates Spalding 
has the regulation size, made of white rubber complete with pins. 
This is the No. 3, at $7.00 each. Foul Flags made of bunting, 18x24 
inches, in any color and with one letter stitched on each side, com- 
plete with 7-foot spearhead staff, cost $1.50 each. When it cornea 
to Shoe Plates the same players that use Spalding shoes recognize 
the value that there is in Spalding Shoe Plates. They are well made, 
of the very best material, and will give excellent satisfaction. The 
styles furnished by Spalding are the No. 3-0 and No. 4-0, toe and 
heel plates, respectively, of razor steel, sharpened, which cost 50 
cents per pair. The No. and No. 2-0 toe and heel plates, respec- 
tively, made of hardened steel, sharpened, at 25 cents per pair, and 
the No. 1 and No. IH, toe and heel plates, respectively, of good 
quality steel, sharpened, at 10 cents per pair. Then Spalding haa 
the Pitcher's Toe Plates, No. A, made of aluminum, at 25 cents, 
and No. B, Brass, also 25 cents. 

Starting on their trip, or even if they have no traveling to do, 
it is generally necessary for a Base Ball team to have a bag in 
which the equipment of bats may be carried and in the Spalding 
line will be found bat bags to meet their requirements. The No. 2 
style will hold twelve bats, made of heavy waterproof canvas and 
leather reinforced, costs $3.50 each. The No. 3 style, similar to the 
No. 2, but to hold only six bats, costs $2.00 each. For League cluba 
particularly and for clubs having a schedule requiring any amount of 
traveling, Spalding has a special club bat bag of heavy leather with 
galvanized iron ends. No. 7, the price of which is $30.00. This bag 
holds three dozen full size bats and it is made so strong that it is 
absolutely unbreakable, making certain that the bats and the bag 
will reach their destination safely, no matter how the bag is handled. 
Individual players sometimes need bat bags for their own particular 
bats and Spalding makes three styles of individual bat bags, No. 01, 
of sole leather, to hold two bats, cost $4.00; No. 02, of heavy water- 
proof canvas, with leather cap at both ends, cost $1.50, and No. 03, 
with leather cap at one end, cost $1.00. The No. 5 combined uni- 
form and bat bag is a popular style. It will hold a complete uni- 
form and has a compartment also to carry one bat. It is made of 
best canvas and costs $3.50. An individual uniform bag that is a 
very convenient shape and is popular with many players is the 
Spalding No. 4, at $2.50, made of best quality white canvas with 
two leather handles and strap-and-buckle fastenings. The roll form 
of uniform bag is the style that enables a player to carry his uniform 
without wrinkling it. Spalding makes two styles of uniform bags in 
this form; No. 1, of best canvas, costs $3.00, and No. 2, of fine bag 
leather, costs $6.00. 

Score books are made in a great variety of styles, but a club that 
wishes to keep the record of their games in proper shape purchases a 
Spalding score book, which is the same as used by the official re- 
porters, and are the most convenient and simplest for general use. 
Club size, with board covers. No. 4. for 30 games, costs $1.00; No. 5, 
with cloth cover, for 60 games, costs $1.50; and the No. J, with 
cloth cover, for 160 games, costs $3.00. In pocket size, the No. 2, 
with board cover, for 22 games, costs 25 cents, and the No. 1, with 
paper covers, for 7 games, costs 10 cents. Score cards cost 25 cents 
per dozen. For the umpire a very necessary article is a celluloid 
indicator, by which he can keep a record, without any trouble, of the 
balls and strikes. The Spalding Umpire Indicator No. costa 50 
cents and is substantially made and is endorsed and used by all 
League umpires. For ordinary scoring another simple device is the 
Spalding Scoring Tablet, made of celluloid, and of a size so that It 
can be carried in the vest pocket. The Spalding Scoring Tablet No. 1 
costs 25 cents. 



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WHAT A BASE BALL PLAYER 
SHOULD WEAR 



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A Base Ball player, in the eyes of the spectators at most games, 
is a hero. They would all like to be able to play as well as he does. 
He seems to possess in their eyes attributes that are different from 
the ordinary run of men. Is it not well, therefore, that this man, 
who is regarded as a hero, should appear before those who admire 
him in the best possible manner? He can only do so if he has on a 
neat uniform and is equipped as a Base Ball player should be: in an 
outfit that is suitable for the game he is playing. After the experi- 
ence of thirty years and over in catering to Base Ball players, Spalding 
knows pretty accurately what they require, and that is why newly 
organized teams go there in ever-increasing numbers to ask for advice 
as to the outfit that they should purchase. Spalding does not recom- 
mend to a young team an expensive outfit that would be suitable for 
a team on one of the big leagues. Spalding has outfits to suit teams 
connected with the prominent leagues, outfits for school and college 
teams, outfits for the semi-professional clubs, and still other outfits 
for the ordinary amateur clubs, and for the club composed of young 
boys who are ambitious to make as good a showing as possible and 
yet are not able to purchase the higher-priced uniforms. In fact, 
this season Spalding has gotten up a special Boy's Uniform that you 
will find listed in the Spalding Catalogue at $1.00 each. It would 
not be possible to furnish it at this price if it were not on account 
of the unequaled Spalding factory facilities. 

The best grade Spalding Uniform is the No. 0, which sells complete 
In single uniforms for $15.00, but where clubs purchase an entire 
outfit at one time the price is $12.50 per suit. No extra charge is 
made for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves, 
and striped stockings in stock colors are furnished at no extra charge, 
if preferred instead of plain stockings. If special colors are required 
In these striped stockings, however, an extra charge of 25 cents per 
pair is made, to cover the extra expense. This highest grade uniform 
is furnished in thirteen different colors, including three special pat- 
terns which have been added to the line this season, and which are 
different from anything ever used before in a Base Ball Uniform. 
These special patterns include a very handsome red stripe, a green 
stripe and an attractive navy blue check. The regular line of plain 
colors include the following ten patterns, which are similar to those 
Spalding has been furnishing in this grade uniform for the past 
few years. 

The next uniform in the Spalding line is similar to the No. 0, 
but lighter in weight, and is furnished in the same thirteen colors. 
This is the University Uniform. No. 1, price of which in single suits 
is $12.50 each, and when purchased at one time for a complete club 
outfit, nine players or more, the price is $10.00 per suit. 

The next grade uniform is the Interscholastic Uniform, No. 2, in 
which the three new patterns are not furnished, only the ten plain 
colors, similar in shade to the plain colors furnished in the No. and 
No. 1. The price for this uniform complete, purchased singly, is 
$10.00 each, and for a complete club outfit, nine uniforms or more, 



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the price is $8.00 each. No extra charge for lettering shirta with 
name of club nor for detachable sleeves will be made on either the 
No. 1 or No. 2 grade uniforms, and striped stockings in stock colon 
will be furnished at no extra charge. Where special colors in striped 
stockings are required, an extra charge for same on an order for an 
entire team will be 25 cents per pair, to cover expense of getting out 
the special color. 

Spalding has on hand a special flannel, royal purple, dyed particu- 
larly for teams connected with the Order of Elks, and while it la 
not recommended that this be made up in solid color in suits, still it 
makes a beautiful combination as trimming on white flannel, and 
uniforms in the No. 1 and No. 2 qualities only can be trimmed with 
this purple trimming at no extra charge. 

For the past season Spalding has been furnishing to some of the 
more prominent of the minor league teams on special order a heavy 
weight uniform made of very durable material and in attractive 
colors. The demand was increasing so much for this uniform that 
this season it is added to the regular line, and this is now known 
as the No. M Minor League Uniform. The price for single uniforms 
is $9.00 each, and to clubs ordering for the entire team the price is 
$7.50 each. The uniform is furnished in four different colors: Navy 
Blue, Pearl Gray, Dark Gray and White only. No extra charge is 
made for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves 
and striped stockings in stock colors will be furnished at no extra 
charge, and for any special colors on an order for an entire team the 
extra charge for striped stockings will be 25 cents per pair. 

For amateur teams we recommend particularly the Spalding "Club 
Special." No. 3, Uniform, the price of which in single uniforms is 
$6.00 per suit, and the net price to clubs ordering for an entire team, 
$5.00 per suit. This uniform is furnished in five different colors: 
White, Blue Gray, ^Maroon, Navy Blue and Brown Gray. No extra 
charge will be made for lettering shirts with name of club nor for de- 
tachable sleeves, and striped stockings in stock colors will be fur- 
nished at no extra charge, if desired. Special colored striped 
stockings on team outfits will be charged for extra at 25 cents per 
pair, to cover cost of special striping. 

For the younger Base Ball players we recommend particularly the 
"Amateur Special" Uniform, No. 4, the price of which in single out- 
fits is $5.00 per suit, and to clubs ordering for an entire team, $4.00 
per suit. This unifoim is furnished in six different colors: White, 
Light Gray, Maroon, Navy Blue and Green. No extra charge is made 
for lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves, and 
striped stockings will be furnished in stock colors only, at no extra 
charge, but no special striped stockings will be furnished with this 
uniform. 

A cheaper grade uniform for youths is the Spalding "Junior," No. 5, 
furnished in four colors: Maroon, Green, Blue Gray and Brown Mixed, 
and the price of which in single outfits is $4.00 per suit, and to clubs 
ordering nine or more uniforms, $.3.00 per suit. No extra charge for 
lettering shirts with name of club nor for detachable sleeves, and 
with this uniform also striped stockings in stock colors only will be 
furnished at no extra charge, but no striped stockings will be fur- 
nished except in stock colors. 

The special uniform that has been gotten up this season by Spald- 
ing for the younger players is the No. 6 quality, made of gray 
material, but in no larger sizes than 30-inch waist and 34-inch chest. 
The price of this uniform is $1.00, including shirt, button front, with 
one felt letter on front, padded pants, peak cap, web belt with metal 
buckle, and either plain or striped stockings in stock colors only. 
With such a uniform there is really no excuse for any club not to be 
fitted out complete, for the price is well within the reach of the 
pocketbook of practically any Base Ball player or team. 

Base Ball players are coming to use more and more double-breasted 
coats and vest-shaped sweaters. They add a good deal to the ap- 
pearance of a Base Ball outfit. Spalding makes double-breasted coat* 
in four different qualities to match the four best grades of Spaldinr 
Uniforms. The No. quality coats cost, singly, $10.50, or with set of 



SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 



uniforms of nine or more coats at one time, the special club price is 
$9.50 each. In the No. 1 quality, price of the single coat is $10.00, 
or to clubs purchasing with uniforms or with nine or more coats at 
one time $9.00. The No. 2 quality, singly, costs $8.50, or with set of 
uniforms or nine or more coats at one time the price is $7.50 each. 
The No. M quality, purchased singly, costs $8.25 each, or with set of 
uniforms or when purchasing nine or more coats at one time the price 
is $7.50 each. 





No. O. No. VG. 

The Spalding Vest Sweater, No. VG, is very popular with Base Ball 
players. It is made of best quality worsted, heavy weight, with pearl 
buttons, and is furnished in Gray or White only. Special trimmed 
edging and cuffs in stock colors will be supplied on this sweater at 
no extra charge. The price for the No. VG sweater is $6.00 each. 

From time to time it is necessary for players to purchase Base 
Ball Shirts and Pants separately. The prices for Spalding Base Ball 
Shirts lettered with name of club and with detachable sleeves If 
desired, are as follows: No. 0, best quality, $6.00 each; No. 1. Uni- 
versity style, $5.00 each; No. 2, Interscholastic, $4,00 each; No. 3, 
Club Special, $2.50 each; No. 4, Amateur Special, $2.00 each; No. 5, 
Junior Shirt, $1.50 each. 

The prices for the Base Ball Pants purchased separately are as 
follows: No. quality. $6.00 per pair; No. 1, University style, 
$5.00 per pair; No. 2, Interscholastic, $3.75 per pair; No. 3, Club 
Special, $2.50 per pair; No. 4. Amateur Special, $2.00 per pair; No. 
5, Junior Pants, $1.50 per pair. 

When it comes to Base Ball Shoes there is really no part of the 
outfit to which greater care should be devoted than in making the 
proper selection. If the 'shoes are not right the player will not be 





2-0. 



comfortable and he will not play his best game. Spalding has de- 
voted no end of time and trouble to working out shoes that are 
absolutely right for the Base Ball player. In the Spalding highest 
grade there are three different styles, from which the most critical 
player may be certain to select shoes that will answer his particular 
requirements. The Spalding No. 2-0 Shoes have been known as the 
•'Spalding Highest Quality" for years past, and they weii deserve 



SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 

that title. This shoe is made of specially selected Kangaroo leather, 
and it is a strictly bench-made shoe; that is, it is made by an ex- 
pert cobbler, all hand work, and as well made as it is possible to 
make. The plates used on this shoe are of the finest forged razor 
steel and they are firmly riveted to hold the sole. In every detail 
this shoe is absolutely best. From the fact that it is worn by the 
players of all the big league teams is pretty good evidence that it 
is made right. The "Spalding Highest Quality" Base Ball Shoe is 
known as the No. 2-0, and the price is $7.00 per pair. 





No. FW. 



No. O. 



Some time back Spalding got up specially for prominent league 
players a Sprinting Base Ball Shoe. For this the famous Spalding 
Running Shoe last, from which the shoes have been made for all the 
famous sprinters, is used. The element of strength is not sacrificed. 
Tiowever, and the Spalding No. 308, while extremely light in weight, 
will be found substantial in construction. It is hand sewed through- 
out and is strictly a bench-made shoe, made by expert cobblers in 
the Spalding factory. The Spalding No. SOS Shoe costs $7.00 per 
pair. 

Two seasons ago there was a demand for even lighter weight 
Sprinting Shoes than the No. SOS, and after considerable experi- 
menting, the Spalding "Feather Weight" Base Ball Shoe. No. FW, 
which is the lightest Base Ball Shoe ever made, was gotten up. To 
^ive an idea as to the lightness of this shoe, we note below the weight 
of five of the principal sizes: Size 5 weighs 17 ounces to the pair; 
Size 6 weighs 17 1-2 ounces; Size 7 weighs 18 ounces; Size 8 weighs 
19 ounces; Size 9 weighs 20 ounces. Owing to the lightness and 
"fineness of its construction, it is suitable for the exacting demands 





No. 35. 



No. 37. 



of the fastest players and is not intended for general use or for the 
■ordinary player. This shoe is the same as the other two styles in 
the Spalding highest grade and it is a strictly bench-made shoe. It 
■costs $7.00 per pair. 

For the Base Ball player who requires a shoe that is right and at 
a. fair price, we recommend the Spalding Club Special Shoe, No. 0, 
the price of which is $5.00 per pair. It is made of selected calf- 
skin, well and substantially made, and is a first-class shoe in every 
particular. We also recommend the Spalding No. 35 Shoe, at $4.00 



SPALDING'S OFFICIAL BASE BALL GUIDE. 

per pair. This is made of a good quality calfsliin, machine sewed^ 
and is a durable shoe. The Spalding "Junior" Shoe, No. 37, is a 
leather shoe; the price is $2.50 per pair. It is not guaranteed, but 
is good value for $2.50. 

Ankle Supporters which are worn by some of the best Base Ball 
players are furnished by Spalding in three different styles. They can. 
be worn either over or under stocking, and support the ankle without 
interfering with free movements. They relieve pain immediately and 
cure the pain in a remarkably short time. The No. H Ankle Sup- 
porter, made of soft tanned leather, best quality, costs $1.00 per 
pair. No. SH, made of sheepskin, costs 50 cents per pair, and No. 
CH, made of black duck, costs 25 cents per pair. 

Every necessary article for the Base Ball player will be found 
listed in the Spalding Base Ball Catalogue, a copy of which will be 
sent on application to any Spalding Store, free of charge. Such Base 
Ball players as are interested also in other athletic sports, should 
mention this fact when they write for a copy of the Spalding Cata- 
logue, so that they may receive all of the catalogues that they are 
interested in. The Spalding Catalogues that will be issued for the 
Spring and Summer season of 1907 are: 

Base Ball Catalogue — Containing cuts, descriptions and price of the- 
complete line of Spalding Base Ball Goods. This is a very hand- 
some catalogue printed in two colors, and should be in the possession' 
of every Base Ball player. Spalding Lawn Tennis Catalogue — Con- 
taining cuts, description and prices of the complete line of Spalding- 
Lawn Tennis Goods. Spalding Golf Catalogue — Containing cuts, de- 
scription and prices of Spalding Golf Goods. Sticks, Balls and other 
accessories for the game. Spalding Catalogue of Lawn Games — The 
most complete list issued of the equipment for Cricket, Croquet, Lawn 
Bowls, Field Hockey, Archery, Equestrian Polo, etc. Be sure to men- 
tion when you send to Spalding for a catalogue just what athletie 
sport you are interested in, so that the proper catalogue may be 
sent to you. 

Managers and Captains of Base Ball teams who desire to place an 
order for a complete club outfit, should cot fail to consult the 
nearest Spalding store, for the expert knowledge which it is possible 
for A. G. Spalding & Bros, to place at the disposal of the new 
Base Ball manager or captain, is worth a good deal when it cornea- 
to selecting a suitable outfit for the team. 

A special colored sheet showing the full line of patterns of ma- 
terial furnished in all grades of the Spalding Uniforms, will be sent 
on request to any Base Ball Team Manager or Captain, and with it 
a special measurement blank for the team. 

The list of Spalding stores, with their addresses, is as follows: 

New York City— 126-128 Nassau Street and 29-33 West 42d Street. 

Philadelphia— 1013 Filbert Street. 

Boston, Mass. — 73 Federal Street. 

Baltimore, Md.— 208 East Baltimore Street. 

Buffalo. N. Y.— 611 Main Street. 

Pittsburg, Pa. — 439 Wood Street. 

Washington, D. C— 709 14th Street, N. W. (Colorado Building). 

Syracuse, N. Y. — University Block. 

Chicago — 147-149 Wabash Avenue. 

San Francisco, Cal. — 134 Geary Street. 

Denver, Col. — 1616 Arapahoe Street. 

St. Louis. Mo.— 710 Pine Street. 

Kansas City, Mo.— 1111 Walnut Street. 

Cincinnati, O.— Fountain Square, 27 East Fifth Street. 

Minneapolis, Minn. — 507 Second Avenue, South. 

New Orleans, La. — 140 Carondelet Street. 

Detroit — 254 Woodward Avenue. 

Cleveland — 741 Euclid Avenue. 

Montreal, Can. — 443 St. James Street. 

London, Eng. — 53, 54, 55 Fetter Lane. 

Communications directed to A. G. Spalding & Bros., at any one of 
the above addresses, will receive prompt attention. 



The 

Spalding 
Official ' 
League 
Ball 




jFFlClAt 

Used exclu- 
sively by the 
National 
League, 
Minor Lea- 
gues, and by 
all Intercolle- 
giate and other 
Associations 
for over 
quarter of a 
century. Each 
ball wrapped 
in tinfoil and 

put in a separate box, and sealed in accordance with the regula- 
tions of the National League and American Association. War- 
ranted to last a full game when used under ordinary conditions. 

No. 1. - - - Each, $1.25 



THE SPALDING OFFICIAL 
LEAGUE BALL FOR BOYS 



Made with horse- 
hide cover, and in 
every respect same 
as our Official League Ball, except slightly smaller in size. 
Especially designed for junior clubs (composed of boys under 
1 6 years of age), and all games in which this ball is used will 
be recognized as legal games. Warranted to last a full game. 

No. IB. - - . Each, 75c. 

A. C. SPALDING & BROS. 

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SPALDING 
OFFICIAL LEAGUE BALL 



Is the Standard of the World 

It is the Original League BaM It is the Universally Adopted Leagne Bafl ' 

It is the Official League Ball It is the Best League Ball 

(t has been formally adopted as the Official Ball of 

THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR 30 YEARS 

It has also been adopted as the Official Ball for all Championship 
Games by the following Professional Leagues : 

EASTERN LEAGUE for 20 years [NTER-STATE LEAGUE for 9 years, 

NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE for 20 years NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE for U yearS 

NORTHERN LEAGUE for 5 years CENTRAL LEAGUE for 5 years 

TEXAS LEAGUE for 13 years SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE for 5 years 

WESTERN ASSOCIATION for U years INDIANA, ILLINOIS and IOWA 
CALIFORNIA LEAGUE for 10 years LEAGUE for 7 years 

And by 22 other Professional Leagues that have adopted the Spalding League Battfrom 1 to i years, 

THE Spalding League Ball was first adopted by the National League in 1878, and is 
the only ball that has been used in Championship League Games since that time. 
In the recent great World's Championship Games in Chicago between the 
Chicago Nationals and the Chicago Americans the Spalding League Ball was used. 

IN addition to the different American adoptions, theSpalding Official League Ball 
has been made the official ball by the governing Base Ball Associations of Mexico, 
Cuba, Canada, Australia, South Africa, Great Britain, Philippine Islands, Japan, 
and, in fact, wherever Base Ball is played. The Spalding League Ball has received 
this universal adoption because of its well established reputation for uniformity and 
high quality, but the special object of such adoptions, from the players' standpoint, is 
to secure absolute uniformity in a ball, that will prevent unfair "jockeying" with an 
unknown ball, and make National and International Base Ball contests possible, and 
at the same time make the records of players of value, and uniform throughout the 
world, which can only be secured by standardizing one well known ball. 

The Spalding Official League Ball *^ "^^^ ^y ^^'t ^^^'\ 

r a a Princeton and all prominent 

college teams. The soldiers and sailors in the United States Army and Navy use it exclusively. 
In fact, the Spalding League Ball is in universal use wherever Base Ball is played. 

Once in a while a minor league will experiment for a short rime with some other ball, but 
invariably returns to the Spalding *»^ o « « » 

League Ball which has now Xhc Standard of the World 

become universally recognized • ■"*' i^ •,»..•■»*»• >• w» ••«■«» * * v> I'm 

=D g 

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SPALDING 

j DOUBLE I 

;5:>SEAMQ^ 

LEAGUE 

BALLr^ 




Made with the same care and of the same material as our Official 

League Ball. The double stitch is used in its construction, ren- 

I dering it doubly secure against ripping. Every ball is wrapped | 

in tinfoil and warranted to last a full game. 

No. Each, $1.50 

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cCll Athletic Sports. I See inside cover page of this book. 




constructed throughout in a 
A full size ball and excellent 



SPALDING 'VARSITY LEAGUE BALL 

Regulation size and weight, fine selected horsehide cover, rubber 
center, all wool yarn and far superior in material and workman- 
ship to any of the various imitations of our Official League Ball. 
Warranted to last a full game without losing its elasticity or shape. 
No. X. . Each, $1.00 

SPALDING AMATEUR LEAGUE BALL 

Made with horsehide cover and 
careful manner of best material, 
for general practice. 

No. 1A. . Each, 75c. 

SPALDING INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE BALL 

Same quality as the 'Varsity League, but smaller in size. War- 
ranted to last a full game. 

No. XB. . Each, 50c. 

SPALDING PROFESSIONAL BALL 

Full size ball. Made of carefully selected material throughout, 
and warranted first-class quality. 

No. 2. . Each, 50 c. 

SPAI DING KING OF THE DIAMOND 

This ball is f u size, made of good material and horsehide cover. 

No. 5. . Each, 25c. 

Each of the above halls is put up in separate box and sealed. 



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Spalding Amateur Mitt 

Extra quality 
special tanned 
leather; perspir- 
ation proof; ex- 
tremely tough 
and durable; 
strap-and-buek- 
le fastening at 
back; reinforced 
and laced at 
thumb and made 
with our patent 
laced back. 

Made in Rights and Lefts 

No. A. Each, $1.50 

SPALDING YOUTHS' MITT 

Patent Lace Back 

Superior quality 
youths' mitt. Made 
with extra quality 
white buck face 
and finger - piece ; 
extremely tough 
and durable ; well 
padded; reinforced 
and laced at thumb; . 
strap - and - buckle / 
fastening at back.// 
No heel pad. 
No. AB. Each, $1.00 





ie m 
lights 



No. 
and 



AB 
Lefts 



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Spalding Practice Mitt 




No. B 



Men's size. Face 
and back of spe- 
cial tanned buck; 
sides of firm 
leather; rein- 
forced and laced 
at thumb ; strap- 
and-buckle fast- 
ening at back. 
No heel pad. 

No.B. 
Each, $1.00 

Made in Rights and 
Lefts 



Spalding Dollar Mitt 




Patent Lace Back 

Men's size. Made 
throughout of 
good quality oil 
tanned leather; re- 
inforced and laced 
at thumb ; strap- 
and- buckle fast- 
ening at back. 

No heel pad. 
No.D. 

Each, $1.00 

Made in Rights and 
Lefts 

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See inside cover page of this book. 



Spalding Youth's Mitt 



D 



Patent Lace Back 




No. AA 



Made with good 
quality gray buck 
face and back, and 
oil tanned leather 
sides; reinforced 
and laced thumb. 

No heel pad. 
No. AA. 

Each, 50c. 

Made in Rights and 



Lefts 



Spalding Junior Mitt 



D 



Patent Lace Back ==: 

Most popular mitt 
made; face and 
back of special tan- 
ned buck; well pad- 
ded ; laced thumb. 
No heel pad. 

No. BB. 
Each, 50c. 

Made In Rights and 
No. BB Lefts 

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SPALDING No. O MITT 




Face, sides and 
finger piece 
made of velvet 
tanned brown 
leather and the 
back of selected 
m buck; well pad- 
ded; no heel 
pad; strap-and- 
buckle fasten- 
ing at back; re- 
inforced and 
laced at thumb, 
and made with 
our patent laced 
back. 

No. O. 
Each, $3.00 

Made in Rights and Lefts 
O. U. 

SPALDING ^ 

No. OA 
MITT 

Extra large and 
heavily padded; vel- 
vet tanned brown 
leather face and 
special tanned 
leather finger-piece 
and back; extreme- 
ly well made; strap- 
and-buckle fasten- 
ing at back ; rem- 
forced and laced at 
thumb, and made 
with our patent 
laced back. 

No. OA. 
Each, $2.00 

I Made in Rights and Lefts 

X~c7sPAlDINC~ArBROS 




No. DX First Basemen's Mitt 



Men's size; a good 
article at a moderate 
price; made of oak 
tan specially selected 
leather, laced all 
around; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at 
back; a very easy 
fitting mitt. 

No. DX. 
Each, $1.50 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts 




No. DX 



No. EX First Basemen's Mitt 

An excellent mitt 
for boys; made of 
good quality white 
leather, laced all 
around. Suitably 
padded and will 
give very good 
service. 

No. EX. 
Each, $1.00 

Made in Rights 
il and Lefts No. EX 

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Spalding No. 4X 
Fielders* Mitt 

Style much improved; made of 
specially tanned drab leather, 
well padded with fine felt, leather 
lined, and carefully sewed and 
finished; laced thumb, strap-and~ 
buckle fastening at back, 

No. 4X. Each, $2.00 

Made in Rights and Lefts. 

Spalding No. 5X 
Fielders' Mitt 

An exceedingly good mitt at a 
popular price; the face made of 
white tanned buckskin, brown 
leather back; laced thumb; con- 
structed throughout in a most 
substantial manner ; strap-and- 
buckle fastening at back. 

No.SX. Each, $1.00 

Made in Rights and Lefts. 



Spalding Boys' 
Fielders' Mitts 

A substantial mitt for boys; made 
throughout of a good quality 
brown cape leather, well rpadded 
and laced thumb, and without 
doubt the best mitt of the kind 
ever sold at the price. 

No. 6X. Each, 50c. 

Made in Rights and Lefts. 

Made of special tanned buck, 
well padded and substantially 

made; laced thumb. / 

No. 7X. Each, 25c. / 

Made in Rights and Lefts. IS^ 



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No. 2X 



Spalding Regulation Infielders' Glove 

This glove has retained 
its popularity for years, 
and to-day is acknowl- 
edged to be one of the 
most practical styles on 
the market. Made of 
selected velvet tanned 
buckskin, lined and cor- 
rectly padded with finest 
felt. Highest quality 
workmanship through- 
out. 

No. 2X. 
Each, $2.50 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts 

Spalding No. 2XS Infielders* Glove 

A special glove with 
features that will appeal 
to the professional 
player. Made extra 
long, of selected velvet 
tanned buckskin, lined 
and lightly padded. 
Has no heel pad. 

No. 2XS. 
Each, $2.50 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts 

Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First Fineer 
Ihis can be cut out very easily if not required. 



==^ 




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Men's size glove. Made of good 
quality oil tanned leather, well 
finished and exceedingly dur- 

°"^- No. XS. 
Each, $2.00. 




A good all-around glove, im- 
proved style. Made of good 
quality white tanned horse- 
hide, well padded and leather 
lined. 

No. X. 
Each, $1.50 



\)G 



A popular price profes- 
sional style full size glove. 
Made of good quality as- 
bestos buck, padded cor- 
rectly. 

No. 13. 
Each, $ 1 .00 

No. 13 
Made in Rights and Lefts 

Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First Finger. 
This can be cut out very easily if not required. 

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Spalding No. AX Infielders' Glove 

Made throughout of 
specially tanned 
calfskin. . Padded 
with best quality 
felt; has no heel pad, 
and is made extra 
long to protect wrist. 
Highest quality 
workmanship 
throughout. 

No. AX. 
Each, $2.50 

Made in Rights 

and Lefts No. AX 

Spalding No. XL Infielders' Glove 

Made in style 
similar to our No. 
PX professional 
glove, but of white 
tanned horsehide. 
Has no heel pad 
and is made extra 
long. 

No. XL. 
Each, $1.50 

Made in Rights 
and Lefts 

Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First Finger. 
This can be cut out very easily if not required. 

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I 



Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First 
Finder. This can be cut out very easily if not required. 



Spalding q 
Men's Size 
Infielders' 
Gloves «r ^ 




Made in professional 

style; of good qual- No. 12 

ity soft suede tanned white leather ; nicely 

padded. No heel pad. Made in Rights and 

Lefts, ;^o. 12. Each, 75c. 



A good glove ; full 
size; improved style. 
Fine quality soft 
tanned white leath- 
er ; nicely padded. 
No heel pad. Made 
in Rights and Lefts. 




No. 16 



No. 16. 
Each, 50c, 



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Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First 
Finger. This can be cut out very easily if not required. 

Spalding Men*s Size 

Infielders* Gloves 

= ' -o 

A well made glove; 
improved style. 
Made of extra fine 
quality brown leath- 
er; well padded. 
No heel pad. Made 
in Rights and Lefts. 
No. 15. 
Each, $1.00 

No. 15 

Made in professional 
style, with no heel 
pad and extra heav- 
ily padded around 
edges and well up 
into the little finger. 
Material same as in 
No. 15. Made in 
Rights and Lefts, 
,) No.lSL. Each, $1.50 




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Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First 
Finger. This can be cut out very easily if not required. 

\L SPALDING YOUTHS' SIZE 
^ INFIELDERS' GLOVES 




No. 14 



Professional style 
glove; well made of 
soft tanned white 
leather, heavily 
padded around 
edges and at wrist. 
A first-class article 
in every way. Made 
in Rights and Lefts. 
No. 14. 
Each, 50c. 

A professional style 
youths 'glove; made 
of asbestos buck, 
without heel pad, 
and nicely padded 
at wrist and around 
edges. Made in 
Rights and Lefts. 
No. 19. 
Each, 25c. 



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Made with Web of leather between Thumb and First 
Finger. This can be cut out very easily if7wt required. 

SPALDING YOUTHS' SIZE 
INFIELDERS' GLOVES 



Our best youths' glove, 
professional style; 
made throughout of se- 
lected velvet tanned 
buckskin. Quality of 
material, v^orkmanship 
and style same as our 
No. PX best men's 
glove ; a n article o f 
particular merit. Made 
in Rights and Lefts. 

No.PXB. Each, $2.00 




No. PXB 




A good youths' size 
glove. Made of fine 
quality white tanned 
horsehide. Similar 
in material, work- 
manship and style to 
our No. X men's 
glove, but with doub- 
le stitched heel pad. 
Made in Rights and 

^^^^^' No. XB. 
Each, $1.00 



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all Athletic Sports. I See inside cover page of this book. 



Spalding Neck Protecting Mask 




No. 3 



Careful players realize the 
value of the neck-protect- 
ing attachment with 
which this mask is fitted. 
The arrangement is made 
so as not to interfere in 
the slightest with free 
movements and it afifords 
absolute protection to the 
neck. Finest steel wire, 
extra heavy and black 
finish to prevent reflect- 
ion of light. 

No. 3-0. 
Each, $3.00 



Spalding Special League Mask 



For the ordinary player 
there is no mask more 
suitable than our League 
style which is made on 
our special form, as ap- 
proved by the best players 
in this country. Extra 
heavy and best annealed 
steel wire, black finish. 
Fittings of best quality 
throughout. 

No. 2-0. 
Each, $2.50 




No. 2-0 



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Spalding Regulation League Mask 

Made of heavy soft 
annealed steel wire. 
Well finished and 
reliable in every 
particular. 

No. OX. 

Black Enameled. 

Each, $2.00 

No. 0. 
Bright Wire. 
Each, $1.50 

Spalding Amateur Mask 

Same size and general style as the League 
mask. Substantially made and warranted 
perfectly safe. Black enameled. 

No. A. . Each, $1.00 

Spalding Boys' 
Amateur Mask 

Exactly same quality as 
our No. A mask, only 
smaller in size. An abso- 
lutely safe mask for boys. 
Black enameled. 
No. B. 
Each, $1.00 




No. B 



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Nn2l|Q|]|Q[ the Spalding line of Trade- 

I^ mi» 1 Marked Bats, they have been 

' I ^|*^M AapM^At^lr recognized as standard by play- 
* • **^*^ * »*»• »» gj.g jQ whom quality is a consid- 
1) 0^^|« eration. Wherever possible, we 

•^tt^w have improved both style and 

quality from time to time, and the assortment as now made up 
comprises absolutely the most up-to-date and thoroughly trust- 
worthy styles that can be produced. The timber used in their 
construction is seasoned from two to three years before using, 
thus ensuring not only a lighter and 
stronger bat, but also retaining the life 
quality and driving power of 
the natural wood. 

SPALDING 
MEN'S BATS 




AUTOGRAPH BAT (. — 

Autograph Bat. Supe- 
rior quality. Fine polish 
finish. . Each, 75c. 

No. 3-0, SpaldingWagon 
Tongue Ash Bat, League 
quality ,special finish .spot- 
ted burning. Each,50Cc 

No. OX. Spalding'-Axle- 
tree" Bat, finest straight 
grained ash ; tape wound 
handle- . Each, 35c. 

No.2X. Spalding Mens 
bat, extra quality ash. 

SPALDING BOYS'"bATS 

No. 3X. Spalding Junior League Bat, extra quality ash, 
spotted burning. .... Each, 25c. 

No. 2XB. Spalding Boys' Bat, selected quality ash, polished 
and varnished ; antique finish. . . Each, lOc. 

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all Athletic Sports. I See inside cover page of this book. 




Spalding Inflated 
Body Protedors 

If II Mil INI II II IIP 'Ml II II II II II II 11 II 

Made of best rubber, inflated ^^'ithair. 
When not in use can be rolled rnto a 
Z^.. .^nll package after air is let out. 

ffmrifffmrniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 

No 3-0. Full protection ; large 
size. Covering of special import- 
ed material, and in every parti- 
cular the best Protector^m|^-oo 
No 2-0. Full protection ; large 
size. Best grade covering and a 
very durable protector. $ t> . U U 

No. O . League Catchers' Pro- 
tector. Same in every particular 
as we have been supplying for 
years to most of the prominent 
League catchers. Each. $ 5 .OO 

No I. Amateur Catchers' Pro- 
tector. Quality and design same 
as we have been, furnishing for 
years past ; full size. Each. $ 4 .OO 

No M. Interscholastic Catchers' 
Protector ; full size and very well 
made. . • • Each. $3.00 

No 2. Youths' Catchers' Pro- 

^t^ctor; well -ade and^good|i^e.^^ 

|fl!l"i"iiiillllll 



Nos. 0, 1 and M 



WE were thefirstto 
introduce an in- 
flated body pro- 
tector, made under the 
Gray patent, and the 
method used then has 
been retained in the 
improved style, with 
the addition of a special 
break at the bottom, 
which makes it more 
pliable and convenient. 

II nil II II II II II II 111! II 



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Special Catalogue, showing all colors and qualities, will be 
mailed on application to any team, together with measurement 
blank and full instructions foi measuring players for uniforms. 



No Extra Charge for letter- 
ing shirts with name of club nor 
/^ for detachable sl eeves. ^ 

The .!... 

Spalding Junior 
Uniform No. 5 

This uniform is made ex- 
pressly for clubs composed 
of boys and youths and 
will stand the hardest 
kind of wear. 

COLORS 

Maroon, Green 

Blue Gray, Brown Mix 

SPALX)1NG JUNIOR 

Uniform No. 5. 

Complete, $4.00 

Net price to clii bs ordering Nine 

or more Uniforms, flj O f\i\ 
Per suit, tpO»\J\J 

Spalding Junior Shirt, any style 

Spalding Junior Pants, padded. 

Spalding Junior Cap, styles 21 
and 5 only. 

Spalding Junior Belt. 

Spalding Junior Stockings. 
No. 4RS Striped Stockings 
furnished, if desired, at No 
Extra Charge, but in stock 
colors only. 



No Larger Sizes than 
30-inch waist and 34-inch 
chest furnished in this uniform, 
G ==D 

The 

Spalding Youths' 
Uniform No. 6 

Very well made of good 
quality Gray material. 

SPALDING YOUTHS* 

Uniform No. 6. 

Complete. $1.00 

Spalding Youths' Shirt, button 
front, with one felt letter 
only. 

Spalding Youths'Pants, padded 

Spalding Youths' Cap, style 21. 

Spalding Youths' Belt. 

Spalding Youths' Stockings. 
No. 4RS Striped Stockings 
furnished, if desired, at No 
Extra Charge, but in stock 
colors only. 

O O 

WE have on hand a special 
flannel, Royal Purple, 
dyed particu- 
larly for teams 
connected with 
the Order of 
Elks. While 
we do not rec- 



commend that this be made up solid color in 
suits, still it makes a beautiful combination as 
trimming on white flannel, and we are making 
these uniforms now in that way in our 
Nos. 0, 1 and 2 qualities only. 



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See inside cover page of this book. 





Spalding 
Club 
Special 
Shoe 



No.O 




Spalding 
Amateur 
Special 
Shoe 



No.O. Made of care- 
fully selected satin 
calfskin, machine 
sewed, very substan- 
stially constructed, 
and a first-class shoe 
in every particular. 
Steel plates riveted to 
heel and sole. 

Per pair, $5.00 

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No. 35. Made of 
good quality calfskin, 
machine sewed; a 
serviceable and dur- 
able shoe, and one we 
can specially recom- 
mend. Plates riveted 
to heel and sole. 

Per pair, $4.00 



Spalding 
Junior Shoe 




No. 37. A leather tshoe, complete with plates. Made on 
regular base ball shoe last and an excellent shoe for junior 
teams c . Per pair, $ 2 . 5 O 




Hatfield Base Ball 
Shoe Plate Protector 



( Patented ) 

No. K . A great thing for base ball players who cannot conven- 
iently change their shoes at the grounds. The protectors are 
put on in a moment and will not come loose. No trouble about 
damaging hotel floors when these protectors are worn, as they 
are mado of sole leather. Special elastic centre, adjusting to 
any size shoe. , v . , . . Per pair, $|.50 

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spaKimg catalogues of Aihieifc Goods 

We are issuing new catalogues continually throughout the entire year. 
Catalogues containing al: information, cuts, description and prices of the full 
equipmen+ for the particular athletic sport covered by each catalogue. 

We charge nothing for these catalogues and we mail them free on request 
to any address. The first issues, however, are always sent to those that we 
have OP our records here, and as there are generally many new things contained 
in these catalogues which are particularly interesting to athletes— every 
athlete and everyone interested in athletic goods should be on this record of 
ours. It is only necessary to send your name and address and state just what 
athletic sports you are interested in, and copies of our catalogues will be mailed 
to you as they are issued. 

Spalding Catalogues for Spring and Summer, 1 90? 

No. 707B— Catalogue of Base Ball Goods 

A handsome catalogue printed in two colors. Containing cuts, descriptions 
and prices of the Spalding complete line of Base Ball Goods, including base 
balls, bats, catchers', fielders' and basemen's mitts, infielders' gloves, catchers' 
and umpires' masks and protectors, bat and uniform bags, bases, home plates, 
pitchers' box plates, shoe and pitchers' toe plates, score books and scoring: 
tablets, umpire indicators and foul flags, 

— and — 
Spalding Base Ball Uniforms, shirts, pants, caps, shoes, belts, stockings, coats, 
sweaters; also full descriptions of all the various athletic libraries we issue 
devoted to base ball. 

No. 707T— Lawn Tennis Catalogue 

Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Lawn Tennis Goods; also Squash and Squash Racquet Goods, including rackets, 
balls, nets, posts, markers, marking tapes and plates, racket presses and covers, 
handle covers, center forks, center straps, guy ropes and pegs, reels, tether 
tennis and score books. 

No. 707C-Colf Catalogue 

Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Golf Goods, including wood and iron clubs, aluminum clubs, rubber cored golf 
balls, caddy bags, gloves, marking flags and discs, hole rims and cutters, golf 
paint, ball cleaners, tees, score books and counters, clock golf and golfette. 

No. 707L— Catalogue of Lawn Games 

Cricket, Croquet, Lawn Bowls, Archery, Field Hockey, Equestrian Polo. 
Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Athletic Goods devoted to these sports and games, 

—and — 
Particularly interesting as containing our new line of cricket goods selected 
personally by Tom Hayward, acknowledged the champion cricketer of the world. 

No. 707U— Catalogue of Uniform Goods 

Containing cuts, descriptions and prices of the Spalding complete line of 
Uniform Goods for all Athletic Sports, including Base Ball, Foot Ball, Basket 
Ball, Running, Gymnasium, Bathing, Swimming and Field Athletic Suits; 
shoes, built especially for each athletic sport, athletic hats and caps, jerseys, 
sweaters, stockings, supporters, belts, shin guards and everything else needed 
in an athletic equipment, —and — 

We issue separately and will send upon application a copy of our handsoms 

color sheet showing the various shades of material that we furnish in our 

base ball uniforms. A blank for measuring team and a tape measure la 

included with this for the convenience of teams when making up their orderi. 

Copies of any of the above catalogues will be mailed 

upon application, from any of our stores, addresses 

of which are on inside of front cover 



Durand-Steel Lockers 



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''OODEN LOCKERS are objec- 
tionable because they attract 
vermin, absorb odors, can be 
easily broken into, and are dan- 
gerous on account of fire. Lockers made 
from wire mesh or expanded metal af- 
ford little security, as they can be easily 
entered with wire cutters. Clothes 
placed in them become covered with dust 
and thelockers themselves presenta poor 
appearance, resembling animal cages. 

Durand-Steel Lockers are made 
of high-grade steel plates, and are fin- 
ished with gloss-black Furnace baked 
Japan (400°) , comparable to that used on 
hospital ware, which will never flake off 
nor require refinishing, as do paints and 
enamels. 

Durand-Steel Lockers are usual- 
ly built with doors perforated full length 
in panel design, with sides and backs 
solid. 
This 
pre- 
vents 
clothes 
in one 
locker 
from 

coming in contact with wet gar- 
ments in adjoining lockers, while 
plenty of ventilation is secured by 
having the door perforated its 
entire length, but if the pur- 
chaser prefers we perforate the 
backs also. 

The cost of Durand-Steel Lockers 
is no more than that of first-class 
wooden lockers, and they last as 
long as the building, are sanitary. 
secure, and in addition, are fire- 
proof. 

We are handling lockerc as a spe- 
cial contract business, and ship- 
ment will in every case be made 
direct from the factory in Chi- 
cago. If you will let us know the 
number of lockers, size, and ar- 
rangement, we shall be glad to 
v^ ^ , , - o. 1 T- take up through correspondence^ j 

\Q Three Lockers m Single 1 ler the matter of prices. ^ 




Six Lockers in 
Double Tier 



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THE FOLLOWING INDEX FROM 
SPALDING'S LATEST CATALOGUES 
WILL GIVE AN IDEA OF THE 
GREAT VARIETY OF ATHLETIC 
GOODS MANUFACTURED AND SOLD 
BY A. G. SPALDING & BROS. : , : : 

Page 

Equestrian Polo 75 

Exercisers, Home 120 

Exercisers, Whitely... 120 

Fencing Goods 95-98 

Field Hockey Sticks. . . 74 

Flags, College Sa 

Foot Balls 70-71 

Foul Flags 20 

Gloves, Base Ball 16, IT 

Gloves, Boxing 99-101 

Gloves, Fencing 97 

Gloves, Foot Ball 31 

Gloves, Golf 67 

Gloves, Striking Bag.. lOa 

Goals, Basket Ball 85 

Goals, Field Hockey... 74 

Goals, Foot Ball 71 

Goals, Lacrosse 88 

Goals. Polo 89 

Golf Clubs 58. 63. 

Golf Goods 58-69 

Grips, Athletic 35 

Guy Ropes and Pegs.. 53 

Gymnasium, Outdoor. . . 121 

Hammers, Athletic... 80 

Handle Covers, Rubber 54 

Hats, University 27 

Home Gymnasium 116 

Horizontal Bars 118, 119 

Hurdles, Safety 82 

Hob Nails 41. 67 

Horns, Umpires' 82 

Indian Clubs 110, 111 







Page 


Abdomen Protector. . 


.. 31, 72 


Archery Goods 


.. 78, 79 


Athletic Paraphernalii 


a. 82 


Badminton 


69 


Bags, 


Bat 


21 


Bags, 


Bathing Suit. . 


32 


Bags, 


Caddy , 


. . 66, 67 


Bags, 


Striking , 


.102. 103 


Bags, 


Uniform 


21 


Balls, 


Base 


4-7 


Balls, 


Basket , 


,. 84, 85 


Balls, 


Croquet , 


76 


Balls, 


Foot 


.. 70, 71 


Balls, 


Hand , 


94 


Balls. 


Field Hockey.. 


74 


Balls, 


Indoor Base... 


92 


Balls. 


Golf 64, 65. 69 


Balls, 


Lacrosse . 


88 


Balls, 


Medicine , 


114 


Balls 


Polo 


89 


Balls, 


Tennis 


.. 48, 49 


Balls, 


Squash , 


56 


Balls, 


Volley , 


94 


Balls, 


Water Polo ... 


94 


Bandages, Elastic .., 


30 


Bars, 


Ash 


111 


Bar Stalls 


115 


Bars, 


Doorwav 


118 


Bases. 


Base Ball 


20 


Bases, 


Indoor 


92 


Basket Ball Wear 


. 86. 87 


Bats, 


Base Ball 


. 8-10 


Bats, 


Indoor 


92 


Bat B 


:ags, Base Ball. 


21 


Bathing Suits 


. 32-33 


Belts 




, . 25 72 


Bladders 71. 


, 85, 103 


Bows, 


Archery 


. 78, 79 


Caddy 


Bags 


. 66, 67 


Caps, 


Base Ball 


26 


Caps. 


University 


27 


Centre 


! Forks, Iron 


54 


Centre 


! Straps. Canvas. 54 


Chest 


Weights 


106, 107 


Circle, 


, 7-ft 


82 


Clock 


Golf 


69 


Coats, 


Base Ball 


24 


Corks, 


Running 


.35 


Covers, Racket 


54 


Cricket Goods 


57 


Croquet Goods 


76 


Discus 


!, Olympic 


81 


Disks, 


Striking Bag.. 


104. 105 


Dumb 


Bells 


.110, 111 


Elastic Bandages 


30 


Emblems , 


26 



Indoor Base Ball. 
Inflaters,. Striking Bag. 

Jackets, Swimming.... 
Jerseys 

Knee Tights 

Knickerbockers 

Lacrosse 

Lanes for Sprints 

Lawn Bowls 

Ix)ckers 



92 
103 
32 
38 
37 
, 73 

88 

82 

77 

124 

Markers, Tennis 55 

Masks, Base Ball 18 

Masks, Fencing 98 

Mattresses 118 

Medicine Balls 114 

Megaphones 83 

Mitts, Base Ball 11-15 

Mitts, Striking Bag... 103 

Nets, Tennis 50, 51 

Numbers, Competitors'. 35 



SPALDING'S ILLUSTRATED CATA- 
LOGUE AND PRICE LIST FURNISHED 
FREE UPON APPLICATION TO ANY 
OF SPALDING'S STORES-FOR LOCA- 
TION OF WHICH SEE INSIDE FRONT 
COVER OF THIS BOOK. :::::: 



Page 

Paint, Golf 69 

Pants, Base Ball 25 

Pants, Cricket 36 

Pants, Foot Ball 73 

Pants. Running 35 

Parallel Bars 119 

Pistol, Starter's 82 

Plates, Base Ball Shoe 20 

Plates, Home 20 

Plates, Marking 55 

Plates, Pitchers' Toe.. 20 

Plates, Pitchers' Box.. 20 

Poles, Vaulting 81 

Polo, Equestrian 75 

Polo. Roller 89 

Presses, Racket 54 

Protection for Shoe 

Plates 28 

Protection for Shoe 

Spikes 35 

Protectors, Base Ball.. 19 

Protector, Thumb 85 

Push Ball 94 

Pushers, Chamois 3."J 

Puttees, Golf 41 

Quoits 114 



Racket Covers 54 

Rackets, I-awn Tennis. 44-47 
Rackets, Squash Tennis 56 

Racket Presses 54 

Rackets Restrung 49 

Rackets, Squash 

Reels for Tennis Posts 

Rings. Swinging 116,117 

Rink Skates 91 

Roque Goods 77 

Rowing Machines 108, 109 

Score Books, Base Ball 21 

Score Books, Basket 

Ball 

Score Books, Golf 

Score Books, Tennis... 

Scoring Tablets 

Shin Guards 72, 74, 89 

Shirts. Base Ball 

Shirts, Outing 

Shirts, Quarter Sleeve. 

Shirts, Sleeveless 

Shoes, Base Ball 

Shoes, Basket Ball 

Shoes, Bowling 

Shoes, Cross Country.. 

Shoes, Cricket 

Shoes, Fencing 

Shoes, Foot Ball 

Shoes, Golf 



53 



85 



Page 

Shoes, Gymnasium ... 43 

Shoes, Indoor Jumping. 35 

Shoes. Jumping 34, 35 

Shoes, Indoor Running. 35 

Shoes, Running 34 

Shoes, Squash 41 

Shoes, Tennis 42 

Shoe Plates, Base Ball 20 

Shot 80 

Skates, Roller 90, 91 

Skull Caps 73 

Sleeve Bands 83 

Slippers, Bathing 32 

Stockings 29 

Stop Board 82 

Stop Watch 82 

Supporters 31 

Supporters, Ankle 28, 30 

Suspensories 31, 72 

Sweaters 24, 39, 40 

Swivels, Striking Bag. 102 

Take-Ofif Board 82 

Tape, Rubber Adhesive 54 

Tapes, Marking 55 

Tapes, Measuring .... 82 

Targets, Archery 79 

Tennis Rackets 44-47 

Tennis Nets 50, 51 



Tennis Posts 

Tether Tennis 

Tights, Full Length. .. 

Toe Board 

Trapeze 

Trousers, Tennis, Out- 
ing 

Trousers, Y. M. C. A. 

Trunks, Velvet 

Trunks, Worsted 



Umpire Indicator.... 

Uniform Bags 

Uniforms, Base Ball. 
Uniforms, Indoor. . . . 
Underwear. Athletic. 



Varnish for Gut 

A'aulting Standards.... 
Volley Ball Standards. 

Waist Reducing Ma- 
chine 

Wands 

Watches, Stop.* 

Water Wings 

Weights, 56-lb 

Whistles, Referees' . . . 

Wrist Machines 

Wrestling Machines... 



51-53 



37 
37 
32 

21 
21 
22-23 
93 
36 

54 
81 
94 



113 
111 

82 
32 
80 
82 
120 
113 



JUN 30 1908 



LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 



Albert G. and J. Walter Spalding commenced business March 
1st, 1876, at Chicago, under the firm name A. G, Spalding & Bro. , 
with a capital of $800. Two years later their brother-in-law, 
William T. Brown, came into the business, and the firm name 
was then changed to A. G. Spalding & Bros. 

The business was founded on the Athletic reputation of Mr. 
A. G. Spalding, who acquired a national prominence in the realm 
of Sport, as Captain and Pitcher of the Forest City's of Rockford, 
111. (1865-70), the original Boston Base Ball Club (Champions of 
the United States, 1871-75), and the Chicago Ball Club (1876-77), 
first Champions of the National League. He was also one of the 
original organizers, and for many years a director, of the National 
League of America, the premier Base Ball organization cf the 
world. Mr. Spalding has taken an important part in Base Ball 
affairs ever since it became the National Game of the United States 
at the close of the Civil War in 1865. The returning veterans of 
that War, who had played the game as a camp diversion, dis- 
seminated this new American field sport throughout the country, 
and thus gave it its national character. 

Base Ball Goods were the only articles of merchandise carried 
the first year, the total sales amounting to $11,000. Gradually 
implements and accessories of Athletic Sports were added, until 
the firm now manufacture the requisites for all kinds of Athletic 
Sports. Originally the firm contracted for their supplies from 
outside manufacturers, but finding it impossible, by this method, 
to keep the standard of quality up to their high ideals, they 
gradually commenced the manufacture of their own goods, and 
by the acquisition from time to time of various established 
factories located in different parts of the country, are now able 
to, and do manufacture in their own factories everything bearing 
the Spalding Trade-Mark, which stands the world over as a 
guarantee of the highest quality. * 




